The 2nd Act Film Project is a unique take on the indie film team project. Presented by The Jasper Project, its mission is to encourage and promote the growth of independent filmmaking in South Carolina through collaborative and creative projects.
Filmmakers submit their names and examples of work to be considered for participation. A group of South Carolina media professionals and artists will select the final group of 14 filmmakers. Filmmakers are given the 1st and 3rd acts of a short film script. Their job is to write the second act and make the movie.
The level of filmmaking experience can range from professional to beginner. Our goal is to gather a highly creative and diverse group of voices to represent independent filmmaking in the state. A critical part of the project is that project organizers can pair film professionals with novice filmmakers to help complete their films.
Films will be screened at Harbison Theatre on October 15th and all scripts will be bound into a book that will be registered with the Library of Congress.
Filmmakers can enter at www.secondactfilmproject.com.
Awards This Year
$500 Audience AWARD
$500 2nd Act PRODUCER’S AWARD
$250 best SCRIPT
$250 BEST DIRECTION
$250 best cinematography
$250 Best actor award
$250 best editing
Entries Close Sept. 3, 2026
Entering filmmakers must provide links to previous work. Entries are open to any South Carolina resident.
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