Popcorn Octane

10/09/2025

Get your tix fast!

Cinema’s most iconic DeLorean headlines a red carpet evening of automotive films with world premieres and award winners.

The Grand Motoring Film Festival is kicking off the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance weekend with another banner lineup of automotive and cinematic works of art. Combining static displays of some of the most iconic cars in cinema and award-winning independent films from around the world, this year’s lineup promises a night of big screen excitement and inspiration at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Tickets are now on sale for the event, held from 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 31st.

To get your tickets today, call the box office 843-842-2787, visit in person at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, or select 'Purchase Online' at grandmotoring.com

10/28/2024

See you Thursday evening on the red-carpet!

Big screen premiere of The Path to Pebble to share spotlight with headliner The Cannonball Run Countach Thursday Oct. 31st!

This year's Grand Motoring Film Festival presented by Hilton Head Capital Partners 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.


The 2024 edition boasts a star-studded lineup of films vying for top honors in multiple juried categories, headlined by the theatrical premiere of The Path to Pebble, a finalist in the Documentary Short Film Category. This compelling film showcases ( McPherson College Auto Restoration ) 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.​

Headlining the festival is Hagerty Drivers Foundation 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.

Tickets available at the Arts Center Box Office:
843-842-2787 (artshhi.com) VIP Reception begins at 5PM on the red-carpet.

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, 1969 Iso Grifo, will also be displayed, giving attendees a chance to see this rare Italian-American masterpiece up close.

Plus a great display of collector cars including;
BMW gathering of M1, Z8, CSL, M5, and M3. Ferrari, Porsche Speedsters (new and old), Two Lane Touring's 20 rally cars that include a McLaren SLR, Ferrari 300 America, Shelby Cobra, and many more!

Plus a look at the future with Real-Motors Project ARES electric motorcycle and the new Corvette E-Ray.

Hilton Head Capital Partners Broad Arrow Group Hagerty The Thunderbird Inn EClassicAutos Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance

03/28/2024

A few photos from last Sunday's Targa Lowcountry. Many thanks to our partners and sponsors: Avemco Insurance Company Hagerty Hilton Head Capital Partners Savannah Aviation Summer Breeze Ceramic Coating & Mobile Detailing Southeast Avionics MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield. Be sure to follow https://www.instagram.com/targalowcountry/ for more!

03/15/2024

IMPORTANT CAR CLUB UPDATE FOR TARGA LOWCOUNTRY:

Vehicle registration is nearing capacity for this event. Once full, registration will close.

REMINDER: This is not a spectator event for the general public - Only pre-registered cars /car club members will be admitted.

Advance Registration REQUIRED - no ‘day-of’ tickets or general admission.

Open to all fly-in aviators and registered members of INVITED car clubs (noted on website). Event registration is $35 per person which includes a catered lunch and decal set. DEADLINE TO REGISTER MARCH 18.

10/27/2023

See you on the red carpet next Thursday! Info and tix via grandmotoring.com

10/19/2023

See you there! Info at grandmotoring.com

06/19/2023

CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Grand Motoring Film Festival welcomes filmmakers from across the globe to submit their auto-centric films to our 7th annual festival taking place November 2-3, 2023, in Hilton Head Island, SC.

>> www.grandmotoring.com

Bringing automotive aficionados and film enthusiasts together to showcase and recognize the most outstanding work created by filmmakers, journalists, students, production companies and advertising agencies, the Grand Motoring Film Festival has established itself as a premier event in the motoring community, celebrating the intersection of the automotive and cinematic arts.​

Coinciding with the internationally acclaimed Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance, the Grand Motoring Film Festival includes screenings, panel discussions, vehicle displays and an awards program to honor the year's top motoring films. Premiere your film on the big screen in front of an engaged audience of car enthusiasts and film lovers. Submit today!

06/14/2023

The Grand Motoring Film Festival Nov. 2-3, part of the Hilton Head Island Concours weekend!

www.filmfreeway.com/GrandMotoringFilmFestival
Grand Motoring

11/08/2022

Enjoy a few photos from the Grand Motoring Film Festival. Our team worked hard to produce this event - adding the juried festival component introduced new challenges but it all came together nicely!

04/09/2022

Targa Lowcountry!!! Looking forward to this cars & aircraft mashup event with PDS and ODC. You can fly-in or drive!