Beaufort Gears Up for Shorts @ High Noon Festival

August 14, 2024 – Beaufort, SC – The Beaufort Film Society (BFS) recently announced the schedule for the much-anticipated 2024 Shorts @ High Noon film screenings. Taking place every Wednesday at noon from September 11 through November 13, film enthusiasts can look forward to a string of exclusive short films selected from the 2024 Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF).

The viewings will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry Auditorium at 921 Ribaut Road, Building 12, in Beaufort. Admission is free and screenings are approximately an hour long, starting at noon with check-in beginning at 11:30 a.m.

A Sneak Peak at What’s to Come

The BFS has assembled a diverse range of short films, animations, and documentaries that will be showcased during this period. September 11 will kick-start the screenings with films like Dandelion*, a four-minute animation, and Nisei, a 22-minute short film. Other selections include Dear Owner and Slobopoly*, geared towards student audiences.

The subsequent weeks will see a mix of animation, student films, short documentaries, and shorts from various genres. Each week brings a new set of films to the screen, ranging from intense suspense tales like A Shattering to heartwarming narratives such as Because I Love You and informative documentaries like Rodenwald: Toward a More Perfect Union. Films marked with a * signify that they were winners at the 2024 BIFF.

Your Vote Counts

On November 20, attending BFS members will have the exciting opportunity to have their say on what the official selection for the upcoming 2025 BIFF should be. They will be able to choose from one of three BIFF 2025 submissions. An official BFS membership proof will be required for this exclusive voting privilege.

Beaufort Film Society’s initiative of Shorts @ High Noon underlines their commitment to nurturing a vibrant film community in Beaufort and supporting artistic talent from across the globe by bringing the best of short films and more to their audiences in an accessible format.

Spreading Film Love Through Accessibility

By offering these screenings free of charge, BFS is ensuring that everyone gets an opportunity to enjoy great films and enhance their understanding of the art of filmmaking. This generous act weaves film culture into the fabric of the community, reaching audiences who otherwise might not have access to these cinematic gems.

This lineup of Shorts @ High Noon screenings is guaranteed to entertain, stir emotions, and ignite conversations in the community. So, for those who have a deep love for film, or those who are just beginning to explore the big world of cinema, the Shorts @ High Noon festival is the perfect place to be this autumn in Beaufort.

Source: HERE News Network