Arkhaios 2021 - 9th Annual Film Festival - Virtual Edition

 Dr. Kimberly Cavanagh ​

University of South Carolina-Beaufort 

Twenty-five years ago, October was designated as Archaeology Month in South Carolina and there are always a plethora of fascinating events and programs highlighting the world of archaeology from which to choose. One such event that has quickly become a favorite is the Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival, one of only two archaeological film festivals held in the United  States of America. Arkhaios, now in its fourth year, takes place on Hilton Head Island, SC and was ...... (more)

 Candace Brasseur
Screenwriter

 It’s funny how more access to technology and limitless digital filmmaking in lieu of traditional analog film doesn’t necessarily translate to improved documentary storytelling. As strange as this may sound, a handful of the films submitted to the festival this year were almost too polished and prescriptive, leaving the audience member as a passive student if you will. They presented a plethora of information, but not in a constructivist way. In some circumstances  they were akin to a long  ..... (more)