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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. Through numerous special events, programs, and the Beaufort International Film Festival, the BFS is committed to providing the community with a longstanding commitment to entertainment, outreach, and education through film.
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Inaugural Beaufort International Film Festival
Poster Contest
Winner unveiling, party, and auction:
September 30, 2010
6:00-10:00, Art Works Gallery and Theatre
Admission: $15/person, $25 couple
Single Ticket
Couples Ticket
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Contest Particulars
· Open to all artists, any medium, no 3-D; submissions must be able to be scanned for potential reproduction.
· Entry deadline: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
· Jury fee: $15 per submission, multiple submissions welcome with $15 fee per submission.
· Original art should be 11” x 17” or close to these dimensions, only vertical orientation, no horizontal/landscaping.
· All entries must include reference to “5th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival”; festival dates February 16-20, 2011; and BIFF logo (available for download at www.beaufortfilmsociety.org.
Entries to be submitted to sandbar@hargray.com in digital .jpg or .tiff format at 300 dpi. Minimal exceptions will be authorized, call 843-522-3196. Along with one digital photo for each submission, include $15 fee per entry (cash/credit cards), and signify agreement to Contest Entrance Agreement by clicking the icon to the left. After entering, artists must retain original art in the event of making (10) finalists.
· (10) finalists will be chosen 15 September. From 10 finalists, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be announced at the unveiling event, September 30th.
· 1st Prize: $250; 2nd Prize: $100; and 3rd Prize: $50.
· All (7) Honorable Mention entries and 2nd and 3rd place finalist entries original artwork will be auctioned off on evening of 30 September with proceeds split 50/50 between artist and BFS/BIFF.
· Winning poster will be the promotional poster for the 5th Annual BIFF; winning poster will be featured on note cards, t-shirts, and coffee mugs with 15% of the proceeds going to the winning artist.
Judging
· Deanna Bowdish, owner of The Gallery in Beaufort, will serve as Head Judge for the three-judge panel.
· The three judges, based on criteria supplied by BIFF, will choose (10) finalists by 12 September.
· Ron Tucker, Film Festival Director, will join the three judges in choosing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize winners, and the (7) Honorable Mentions posters.
· Top (3) Finalist posters will be mounted on easels, covered, and on the ArtWorks stage for the announcement of the winners at 7:30 on September 30th at the Poster Unveiling Party.
· After winners are announced, the (7) Honorable Mention posters and the 2nd and 3rd place prize winners will be put on display for a live auction to be held (30) minutes later.
* In Summary:
- All entries must be received by midnight on August 31, 2010. A completed contest entry must include a 300 dpi .jpeg or .tiff digital photo of each poster entry, $15 jury fee for each entry, and a completed, signed, BIFF Poster Contest Release Form. For any questions call Ron Tucker at 843-522-3196.
ENTRY FEE: Entry fee is $15.00 per entry. You may enter as many times as you wish, but each entry must have the entry form and signed agreement. Entry fee is to be paid at the time of submission and is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to the Beaufort Film Society Inc. Mail check or money order to Beaufort Film Society, PO Box 998, Beaufort, SC 29901. Click "pay now" button to pay by credit card or PayPal.
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2010
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We thank these Sponsors for their support
tatium Theatre
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The Beaufort Film Society is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization with a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film screenings, seminars, and film related workshops that promote the art of filmmaking.
