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The red carpet marked the start of the SCAD Film Festival. In a video posted by WJCL, SCAD students and professionals described what the opening was like. Albert Koenig, a senior film major at SCAD, said the festival lets him sit in on panels with working professionals such as Seth Rogen and pick up lessons from filmmakers who have sharpened their craft in the industry. Sydney Hinds, a senior photography major attending for the first time, told WJCL the festival's size felt overwhelming but was worth it.

Producers behind short film screened on red carpet at SCAD Film Festival Saturday say they moved to Savannah from Los Angeles because of the city’s creative community. Kico, behind short film “The Old Man and the Barber,” said that in LA everyone’s just trying to get famous, while in Savannah people are focused on making art. The influx of more creative people to the city is a “game changer” said Elias Macias, who added that more of them need to keep arriving.

Filmmakers share their advice to emerging filmmakers. As for Connie Huang, cinematographer for “I Got You,” she noted that people never find out what they are capable of unless they express themselves. As for producer for “I Got You” Jade Lewis, she explained that filmmakers have to work with people they can trust to do their job.

The Savannah College of Art and Design announced details of the 29th annual SCAD Film Festival. Over eight days, from Oct. 24-31, the lineup will include more than 160 films and dozens of Hollywood stars, with screenings and events held in downtown SCAD venues and studio spaces. It is the biggest annual university-run film festival and has grown to draw as many as 74,000 attendees each fall. Over the years, SCAD has also screened more than 250 films that received Oscar nominations.

“The Odyssey” by Christopher Nolan will be discussed with casting director John Papsidera. SCAD Film Festival attendees will also get a behind-the-scenes look at “Hexed” from Walt Disney Animation Studios with Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush. A career retrospective for Production Designer Patrice Vermette (Dune) will also take place during the Festival.

Variety reports that Anton Corbijn's new thriller, A Talent for Murder, will open the SCAD Film Festival. Helen Mirren will also receive the festival's Legend of Entertainment Award. The festival runs Oct. 24-31 in Savannah, GA. Helen Mirren won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in The Queen and earned Oscar nominations for three other films. Beyond her Academy Award recognition, Mirren has won a Tony Award and four Emmy Awards, along with many BAFTA, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild honors.

Awards Watch has the SCAD Film Festival 2026 lineup for more than 160 films including gala, special presentation, competition and a range of curated programming. The Centerpiece Gala Presentation on Oct. 27 is A24’s The Debut while Searchlight Pictures’ Wild Horse Nine will be the closing night film on Oct. 31. Awards Watch reports that SCAD Film Festival 2026 will honor Paul Bettany, Meghann Fahy, Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo, Guitarricadelafuente, Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore, Emmy Rossum and Patrice Vermette.

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