Supercharged with a radical rush of ’80s nostalgia, the fifth annual Grand Motoring Film Festival presented by MonroneyLabels.com drops the green flag on the Hilton Head Concours weekend Thursday evening, November 4th at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

The throwback thrills on hand will include automotive short films that pay homage to the synth-driven day-glo flair that made the 1980s so bodacious. Static displays will spotlight the cars of the era that became legends like the Testarossa, Corvette, Pantera, 911 Turbo, and MX5!

Taking center stage during this night of retro elegance will be the feature film “The Secret Race Across America” celebrating the Cannonball run, the famous (or perhaps infamous) transcontinental race that inspired some of the era’s most iconic automotive movies.

Guests can get up close look at the types of cars that set transcontinental records and were made famous on the silver screen, dine on heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, enjoy red carpet extravagance and try their hand at an update of the pulse pounding racing games that lit up arcades during the ‘80s.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. MARCH 18, 2021 – Serving as a single platform for two highly popular automotive-themed film exhibitions, Grand Motoring will soon welcome patrons, sponsors and exhibitors along for the ride of a lifetime. A celebration of both the automotive and cinematic arts, as well as the films that bring them together, Grand Motoring will serve as a single platform for two automotive events.

The first, Grand Motoring Hangar Night, will be held Thursday evening May 20, 2021 at the Amelia Aerodrome on Amelia Island, Florida. Serving as the kickoff to the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, this event is expected to sell out for the fifth consecutive year. The second, Grand Motoring Film Festival, will be held Nov. 4 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island. This red-carpet event brings Hollywood glitz and glamour to the opening festivities surrounding the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance.

Previously, the Amelia Motoring Film Exhibition and the Vintage Auto Film Exhibition had existed under the banner of Vintage Auto TV. Bringing both events under the umbrella of Grand Motoring not only streamlines ticketing and promotion for each event, it provides a one-stop-shop for the finest automotive film events.

“We’re very excited not only to introduce this new branding, but to continue showcasing the adrenaline and artistry of automotive cinema,” said Grand Motoring founder Guy Smith.

Join us for the 5th annual Grand Motoring Hangar Night to kick-off your Amelia Concours weekend on May 20, 2021 and keep watching grandmotoring.com in the coming months for exciting announcements and updates on this year’s events..

Films begin at 7PM.  

For more info and tickets, please visit: http://www.vintageautotv.com/ NOTE: The Art Center Tickets are for reserved seats. Please pick out your preferred seating to make your purchase. You can also purchase tickets at the box office the day of the event, but you may not have the best choice of seating if you wait.

(You may also call or visit the Arts Center box office for tickets 843-842-2787, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.)

The Vintage Auto Film Exhibition is an automotive movie night featuring an evening of high-octane, BIG-SCREEN nostalgia!  This year we’re going racing with the Southeast premiere of BORN RACER, plus NO LIMITS and short film RUNNING WITH POP.

Our red-carpet style reception kicks off at 6:00PM with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and movie theater concessions along with a special display of classic and collector cars before the auto-centric films take center stage at 7:00PM.

A hit with film buffs and automotive aficionados alike, our third installment of this annual exhibition returns to Hilton Head’s Coligny Theatre.

Event Schedule: 
6:00 PM – Red carpet reception & automobile displays
7:00 PM – Screening begins

•  Running With Pop - A short documentary that discovers how a dilapidated barn-find car can create a powerful family connection.  This rescued and lovingly restored 1967 Camaro Convertible with strong local ties is back on the road after a few years of hibernation.  
• No Limits - IMPOSSIBLE IS JUST A WORD about ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi, who lost his legs, but not his spirit in an almost fatal crash in 2001 and now tackles the 24 Hours of Spa together with Timo Glock and Bruno Spengler. Never before has a handicapped driver competed in a race on this level with able-bodied drivers. Directed by Tim Hahne.
• Born Racer - A narrative on the unforgiving world of professional racing and the unique individuals who inhabit it. Filmed with an all access lens into the world of FIVE-time IndyCar champion and Indianapolis 500 Winner Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing.

9:45 PM – Event concludes

AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA – Debuting at last year’s Concours weekend, the Amelia Motoring Film Exhibition was an immediate hit with film buffs and automotive aficionados alike. The second installment of this annual exhibition looks to build upon this success as it returns on Thursday March 8, 2018.

Presented by MonroneyLabels.com, this high-octane film festival will include a selection of automotive films including the documentary “No Limits – Impossible is Just a Word”, short film “Endurance Icon: Hurley Haywood”.  
And fans of Hagerty’s popular “Barn Find Hunter” won’t want to miss a special appearance by host and noted collector Tom Cotter, who will be on hand to present a recent episode featuring some of his top finds.

The second edition will again expand the cinematic experience by waving the checkered flag the Hagerty Touring Series – Amelia Island or Bust Edition.  Participating vehicles will be on display during the reception, giving guests a chance to get up close and personal with these marvelous machines while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and plenty of popcorn.

Schedule:
6:00 PM  – Welcome Reception & Vehicle Display (hors d’oeuvres, sponsor display, cash bar)
7:00 PM  – Program Begins:

• Hagerty Hemi Engine Build + Q&A with Larry Webster & Ben Woodworth
• Barn Find Hunter + Q&A with Tom Cotter
• Dan Gurney Tribute (Courtesy of IndyCar)
• Endurance Icon: Hurley Haywood
• No Limits – Impossible is Just a Word

9:35 PM  – Event concludes