The Beaufort Film Society is honored to announce that Paul Sorvino will be presented the prestigious Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th annual Beaufort International Film Festival in February. The festival dates are February 19-24, 2019 with the Red Carpet Reception and Awards Gala taking place on Sunday, February 24th at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort, Center for the Arts.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristina McMorris will be the featured guest at the USC Beaufort Author Luncheon Series with her remarkable new work of historical fiction set during the Great Depression, Sold on a Monday (Sourcebooks Landmark, September 2018).

What do you like about the South? For artist, Margaret Crawford, she can remember the salty air and peacefulness since the late 70’s. Before becoming a Lowcountry resident, Crawford studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute, Carnegie Mellon University and The Art Students League in New York City. With over twenty solo exhibits on her resume, you do not want to miss this exhibit and its ode to the South.