South Carolina Underground Film Festival returns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cinema lovers and indie film fans will gather in Columbia this week as the 12th annual South Carolina Underground Film Festival returns to The Nickelodeon Theatre.The three-day festival runs from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, bringing a diverse lineup of independent cinema to Main Street.This year’s showcase features a wide range of boundary-pushing projects, including narrative feature films, experimental shorts, and documentaries, alongside creative niche formats such as claymation and puppet shows.The event also spotlights homegrown South Carolina filmmakers, who will compete alongside national and international talent for the festival’s signature honors, the “SCUFFY” Awards.Sumner Bender, executive director of The Nickelodeon, and featured festival filmmaker Sam Reed previewed the upcoming weekend and highlighted the importance of elevating independent voices in the Palmetto State.More information can be found HERE.