Call for Entries: 2013 Beaufort International Film Festival

March 7, 2012 - PRLog -- The Beaufort Film Society has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 7th annual Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) held in Beaufort, SC.  Categories for competition are: Features , Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Animation, and Screenplays.  The festival will be held February 13 - 17, 2013. The Early Bird deadline for submissions is July 31, 2012 with the final deadline being October 31, 2012.  

Considered one of the fastest growing film festivals in the country, BIFF has seen an increase in attendance each year since its inception in 2007 when it's estimated that 500 people were in attendance.  BIFF 2012 set a new attendance record when  nearly 7000 people enjoyed some part of the 4 four day festival.  Tom Berenger, Academy Award nominated actor and BIFF 2012  Award presenter talked about the growth of the festival during his comments at the awards ceremony when he  complimented festival organizers by stating, "Yes, it is bigger, but it is also better".   "We keep pushing the envelope and try to raise the bar each year," stated Executive Director Ron Tucker.  

For more information about the festival or Beaufort, SC or to submit a film or screenplay please visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All Press Inquiries contact Ron Tucker at 843-522-3196 or email at sandbar@hargray.com.

The Beaufort Film Society (BFS) is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3, member-supported organization, dedicated to providing the highest levels of entertainment and education to the public from all areas of the film industry.

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The Beaufort Film Society (BFS) is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3, member-supported organization, dedicated to providing the highest levels of entertainment and education to the public from all areas of the film industry.