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SC H5104

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shannon Erickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • The South Carolina House of Representatives recognizes Rebecca and Ron Tucker, founders of the Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF), on the festival's 20th anniversary

  • BIFF runs February 17-22, 2026, and has grown from a two-day event with 500 attendees to a near week-long celebration with over 17,000 attendees historically

  • The 2026 festival received 552 film entries and is ranked among FilmFreeways' "Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals" and the top-ranked film festival in South Carolina

  • The Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award for 2026 will be presented to South Carolina native Grainger Hines, an actor, writer, and director

  • The Beaufort Film Society is a nonprofit, member-supported organization operating through the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts, dedicated to entertainment, outreach, and education through film

Legislative Description

Beaufort Film Festival 20th Anniversary

Last Action

Introduced and adopted

2/5/2026

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