Grand Motoring Film Festival
Hilton Head Island, SC – The Grand Motoring Film Festival, North America’s only competitive automotive film festival, will open the curtain for its 8th amazing outing, set to take place at 5p.m. October 31, 2024 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Presented by Hilton Head Capital Partners, Broad Arrow Auctions, Hagerty and Real Motors, this year’s festival promises a full-throttle celebration of motoring culture with a lineup of exciting films, awards program recognizing the year’s top films, exclusive car displays, and celebrity appearances, all while kicking off the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance weekend in style.
Grand Motoring Film Festival
The 2024 edition boasts a star-studded lineup of films from nine different countries and 15 different US states, vying for top honors in multiple juried categories. Headlining the event is the theatrical premiere of The Path to Pebble, a finalist in the Documentary Short Film Category. This compelling film showcases McPherson College’s remarkable restoration journey, with a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet that placed second at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The car itself will be on display, a testament to the students’ achievement and dedication to preserving automotive heritage.
Grand Motoring Film Festival
Another highlight is the anniversary screening of The Red Grifo, marking a decade since the film’s creation. This exclusive showing will feature the never-before-seen director’s cut, telling the story of the iconic 1969 Iso Grifo and its multi-generational legacy. The star car, the Iso Grifo, will also be displayed, giving attendees a chance to see this rare Italian-American masterpiece up close.
Grand Motoring Film Festival
Headlining the festival is The Cannonball Run Countach – Supercar Legend, a high-octane tribute to one of the most recognizable supercars in film history. Fans of the legendary Lamborghini Countach and its role in automotive cinema won’t want to miss this thrilling feature. The film encapsulates the roaring spirit of the Cannonball Run and its supercar legacy.
In addition to these feature films, the festival will present a selection of nominated short films, providing a wide range of motoring stories that will engage enthusiasts of all ages.
Exclusive Cars on Display
The Grand Motoring Film Festival is not just about films—it’s a full sensory experience for car lovers. Attendees will have the chance to see an extraordinary collection of cars, including:
- McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet from The Path to Pebble
- The 1969 Iso Grifo, star of The Red Grifo
- A stunning lineup of collector cars, anchored by a rare and striking BMW M1
- Real Motors’ sci-fi movie-inspired electric café racer, showcasing the future of bespoke EV design and engineering.
Additionally, participants from Two Lane Touring’s inaugural Hilton Head Rally will conclude their four-day journey at the festival, with their cars and teams—ranging from Ferrari 330 America to a McLaren Mercedes SLR—on display for attendees to admire.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind event and rub elbows with celebrated filmmakers on the red carpet! Tickets for the 2024 Grand Motoring Film Festival are on sale now. Call or visit the Arts Center Box Office 843-842-2787, or grandmotoring.com to purchase tickets online and for more information on the full program, schedule, and VIP experiences.
ABOUT GRAND MOTORING FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY HILTON HEAD CAPITAL PARTNERS: Now entering its eighth year, the Grand Motoring Film Festival has established itself as a premier event in the motoring community, celebrating the inter- section of the automotive and cinematic arts. Bringing automotive aficionados and film enthusiasts together to showcase and recognize the most outstanding work created by independent filmmakers, journalists, students, production companies and advertising agencies.
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