Hold Onto Your Popcorn: Spike Lee and Sydney Sweeney Spark a Starry Surprise in SCAD Savannah Film Fest’s Sizzling Honoree Reveal!
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Is the cosmos conspiring to bless Savannah with extra sparkle? Because right when Mercury’s danced into a playful retrograde, the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival just threw down a star-studded gauntlet that’s sure to make even the planets take notice. Imagine Park Chan-wook, Brendan Fraser, and Spike Lee all sashaying into Georgia for honors that celebrate the boldest voices in cinema today — and that’s just the start. With an extended lineup that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood’s creative masterminds, from Kristen Stewart flexing her directorial muscles to Amanda Seyfried’s latest buzz, this festival is gearing up to be a cosmic collision of talent and inspiration. So, are you ready for a week where film legend and fresh talent align under the Southern sky to deliver unforgettable moments? Buckle up, because the SCAD Savannah Film Festival is not just honoring greatness—it’s rewriting the stars on the red carpet. LEARN MORE
The sizable roster of talent set to accept honors at the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the nation’s largest university-run film festival, just got even longer. Just days after announcing 10 prominent honorees, the fest is set to announce seven more, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Also headed to Georgia: Park Chan-wook (writer/director of Neon’s No Other Choice) for the International Auteur Award; Brendan Fraser (star of Searchlight’s Rental Family) for the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award; Spike Lee (writer/director of A24’s Highest 2 Lowest) for the Legend of Cinema Award; Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (star of Neon’s Sentimental Value; Amanda Seyfried (star of Searchlight’s The Testament of Ann Lee); Kristen Stewart (director/producer of The Forge’s The Chronology of Water); and Sydney Sweeney (star/producer of Black Bear’s Christy).
They join previously announced honorees Will Arnett (writer/star of Searchlight’s Is This Thing On?) for the Luminary Award; Hannah Beachler (production designer of Warners’ Sinners); Craig Brewer (writer/director of Focus’ Song Sung Blue); Rose Byrne (star of A24’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) for the Luminary Award; Miles Caton (star of Warners’ Sinners) for the Rising Star Award; Jon M. Chu (director of Universal’s Wicked); Zoey Deutch (star of Netflix’s Nouvelle Vague) for the Breakthrough Performance Award; Joel Edgerton (star of Netflix’s Train Dreams) for the Vanguard Award; Rian Johnson (writer/director of Netflix’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery); Jennifer Lopez (star of Roadside’s Kiss of the Spider Woman); Mark Hamill (star of Neon’s The Life of Chuck) for the Lifetime Achievement Award; Oscar Isaac (star of Netflix’s Frankenstein) for the Icon Award; Dylan O’Brien (star of Roadside’s Twinless) for the Lumiere Award; Benny Safdie (writer/director of A24’s The Smashing Machine) for the Maverick Director Award; Miles Teller (star of A24’s Eternity); and Tessa Thompson (star/producer of Amazon/MGM’s Hedda) for the Distinguished Performance Award.
“I’m overjoyed with the lineup of remarkable honorees joining us this year,” Christina Routhier, the fest’s executive director, said in a statement. “Their contributions to the industry are truly inspiring, and I’m especially excited for the opportunities our students and audiences will have to learn from them, which is what make the SCAD Savannah Film Festival such a singular and transformative experience.”
At this year’s edition of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, which will run Oct. 25-Nov. 1, the honorees will participate in award presentations, moderated conversations and master classes with SCAD students.
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