Beaufort International Film Festival 2024 Announces Esteemed Award Winners

Published on February 27, 2024

The 2024 Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) proudly announces its distinguished honorees:

• Gary Sinise is bestowed with the Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award, hailing from Nashville, TN.
• Linda Lee from Charleston, SC, receives the esteemed Behind the Scenes Award.
• The accolade for Best Screenplay goes to “Just in Time,” crafted by Robbie Robertson of Columbia, SC.
• “Dandelion,” a creation by directors Ling Zhao and Zhengwu Gu from Sarasota, FL, captures the Best Animation category.
• Directed by D. Mitry in Albany, NY, “Hedgehog” shines as the Best Short Film.
• The Best Documentary Feature is awarded to “An Open Door: Temple Grandin,” directed by John Alexander Barnhardt from Fort Collins, CO.
• “The Volunteer,” under the direction of David Brodie in Los Angeles, CA, secures Best Documentary Short.
• “Long December,” directed by Thomas Torrey of Fort Mill, SC, is celebrated as the Best Feature Film.
• “The Martini Shot,” directed by Stephen Wallis from Edson, Alberta, Canada, wins for Best Ensemble Cast.
• The Best Music Score is attributed to Kevin Dailey for “Long December,” from Nashville, TN.
• Best Actress honors go to Vivian Kerr for her role in “Scrap,” from Los Angeles, CA.
• Thomas Torrey earns the Best Director title for “Long December,” representing Fort Mill, SC.
• “Back To Bridgewood,” directed by Kelsey Cooke of Nashville, TN, is lauded as the Best Comedy.
• The Audience Choice Award is bestowed upon “Long December,” directed by Thomas Torrey, Fort Mill, SC.
• Jodi Stefanick from Beaufort, SC, is celebrated as the Volunteer of the Year 2024.

The Beaufort Film Society, a non-profit organization recognized under the 501(c)(3) statute and supported by its members, is the proud producer of the BIFF. This organization is committed to delivering top-notch entertainment and educational opportunities from the film industry to the public.