The Spirit We Move With documentary up for a Shorty Award
May 4, 2026
The Spirit We Move With, a documentary focused on Hilton Head Island’s Gullah community, has won “Best Documentary Short” at the Columbus International Film & Animation Festival and has also been selected as a finalist for the 18th Annual Shorty Awards. The movie has also been showcased at seven film festivals across the country and in London.
The documentary was produced by seventh-generation Gullah resident and local business owner of Binya Boutique Lola Campbell, in partnership with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. A trailer and a recap of the movie can be found here
About The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce – Representing over 1,350 member businesses, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce serves as the collective voice for the business and tourism community, driving economic prosperity and enhancing the quality of life in the Lowcountry.
For over 65 years, the chamber has been integral to making Hilton Head Island and Bluffton exceptional places to live, work, and thrive. The chamber is a three-time National Chamber of the Year Award winner and holds 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a distinction achieved by less than 1.5% of chambers nationwide.
As the Designated Marketing Organization (DMO) for Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Southern Beaufort County, the chamber has earned accreditation from Destinations International, reflecting global excellence across 16 key disciplines
