Honorees at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival: Oscar Isaac, Tessa Thompson, and others.
SCAD Savannah – Fall 2023 – Savannah Film Festival – Breakthrough Director Award – Cord Jefferson – Trustees Theater – Photography Courtesy of SCAD Credit: C/O
The SCAD Savannah Film Festival has announced an impressive lineup of notable guests who will attend this October, including Oscar Isaac, Tessa Thompson, Rose Byrne, Dylan O’Brien, Mark Hamill, and Benny Safdie.
This university-sponsored festival has established itself as a key event in the award season circuit, standing out by not merely aiming to impress Oscar voters. Instead, its honorees contribute to the development of upcoming filmmakers by sharing their experiences and knowledge with SCAD Savannah students.
SCAD is recognized as one of MovieMaker's Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada, and the festival has been noted as one of the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.
The new award recipients join previously announced attendees Hannah Beachler, Craig Brewer, Jon M. Chu, Rian Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, and Miles Teller. They include:
Will Arnett (Luminary Award, Is This Thing On?)
Rose Byrne (Luminary Award, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
Miles Caton (Rising Star Award, Sinners)
Zoey Deutch (Breakthrough Performance Award, Nouvelle Vague)
Joel Edgerton (Vanguard Award, Train Dreams)
Mark Hamill (Lifetime Achievement Award, The Life of Chuck)
Oscar Isaac (Icon Award, Frankenstein)
Dylan O’Brien (Lumiere Award, Twinless)
Benny Safdie (Maverick Director Award, The Smashing Machine)
Tessa Thompson (Distinguished Performance Award, Hedda)
“The 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival gathers a group of cinematic icons whose works have mesmerized audiences and influenced the cultural sphere,” stated Christina Routhier, Senior Executive Director of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
“Featuring visionary directors and some of the season’s most compelling performances, these honorees showcase the artistry that characterizes contemporary filmmaking. For our students, this festival represents more than just a celebration — it is a unique chance to interact with and learn from the very creators whose artistry motivates them. The involvement of these individuals in Savannah provides a rare window into the creative process and acts as a driving force for the next generation of storytellers from our university.”
Main image: Oscar winner Cord Jefferson at a previous SCAD Savannah Film Festival event. Courtesy of SCAD.
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