Curtain Closes on the 15th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival

BEAUFORT, S.C. - EntSun -- The 15th Beaufort International Film Festival came to a close on Friday evening with winners being named in 14 different categories.  The winners are:

Beaufort Film Society Volunteer of the Year: Bonnie Krstolic, Beaufort, SC

Best Feature: Shot Through the Wall, directed by Aimee Long, Los Angeles, CA

Best Documentary (Feature): Invitation to the Dance directed by Sarah Shoemaker, Greenville, SC

Best Documentary ( Short): ProDogTV, directed by Randall Owens, Greenville, SC

Best Short Film: Hallways and Doors, directed by J.P. Brennan, Los Angeles, CA

Best Student Film: The Punishment, directed by Chris Sexton Fletcher, Bradenton, FL  (Screen Academy of Scotland)

Best Comedy: One Moment, directed by Deidre O'Connor, New York, NY

Best Animation: Two Different Kinds Of Love, directed by Alyce Vest, Oak Island, NC

More on EntSun News

• MBF Productions Launches Spring Events on the CRAFTED at the Port of L.A. Grounds in San Pedro
• Hypnotherapy Finder Announces Official US Wide Launch After Successful Soft Launch
• Melzi Job Coach Launches on iOS and Android: A Privacy-First AI Career Engine Built for Execution
• "The Mystery of Emma Thorn" Earns Nomination & Official Selection of the New Media Film Festival
• Jason's Big Climb Fundraiser - March 28, 2026

Best Screenplay: Amira, written by Bob Celli, New York, NY

Best Actress: Cooper Shaw, Los Angeles, CA  (Hallways and Doors)

Best Actor: Danny Aiello, New York, NY  (posthumously) ( One Moment)

Best Director: Chris White, Greenville, SC  (Electric Jesus)

Audience Choice: The Girl Who Wore Freedom, Director Christian Taylor, Chicago, IL

Duty & Honor: The Girl Who Wore Freedom, Director Christian Taylor, Chicago, IL

Susan A. K. Shaffer Humanitarian Award: Thoughts & Prayers directed by Hope Ballard, Denver, CO

The Beaufort International Film Festival is produced by the Beaufort Film Society. For more information, visit http://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com

The Beaufort Film Society 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.