Natalie Dormer did what many would call the impossible: she caused more buzz than the entire cast of “The Vampire Diaries” combined at her Q&A on Oct 29. Students packed into the chairs, lined the walls, and even lingered in the hallway for a chance to hear her advice on acting durin
[rating:2.5/5] “Hank and Asha,” the debut feature film from documentary filmmaker Julia Morrison (PBS, The New York Times), chronicles the relationship between a student filmmaker and an established industry professional. The film begins with shots of love locks on bridge railings, the venerable
When Jeremy Irons took to the stage to accept his Lifetime Achievement award, he was greeted by a standing ovation, thunderous applause and cheering from the crowd at the Trustees Theater. Irons, whose impressive career spans nearly 50 years, was at the Savannah Film Festival not only to receive the
By Andrea Six The Savannah Film Festival’s Transmedia Showcase on Oct. 30 in the Gutstein Gallery explored the different medias available to tell stories. After an introduction from Adam Neuhaus, creative producer of Radical.Media, the three transmedia creators shared their work. Zeke Zelker
Nina Dobrev flew out to Savannah for the weekend to kick off the Savannah Film Festival, before returning to Atlanta to shoot the 100th episode of “The Vampire Diaries.” Currently in its fifth season, “The Vampire Diaries” is one of the biggest shows on the CW, with over two million viewers
Candice Accola, the actress best known as Caroline on “The Vampire Diaries,” came with her cast members to check out the Savannah Film Festival and share her experience in the business. She wasn’t shy to admit that she’s still learning about the entertainment industry. “It gets tricky,”
There will be another showing of these short student films on Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Trustees Theater. “Unorthodox” Rating: 3/5 As Yankel prepares for his Bar Mitzvah he realizes that he has more questions than answers. The film is filled with funny moments as Yankel tries to understand his
By Ysabel Cacho Both Norman Reedus and his character, Daryl Dixon, like to shoot. While Daryl is always seen shooting walkers with his signature crossbow on AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” Reedus prefers shooting with his camera. In his new photography book, “The Sun Will Rise Up Like A Big Ba
There will be another showing of these animated short films on Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. in the Trustees Theater. “The Missing Scarf ” Rating: 4/5 This two-dimensional animation uses simple shapes to create a scene worth watching, while the narrative offers plenty of advice to keep it in
“Nebraska,” directed by Alexander Payne and starring Bruce Dern, kicked off the 2013 Savannah Film Festival on Oct. 27. The university hosted a Q&A with the actor and director and screened the film. Watch man-on-the-street reactions and the forum right here, and keep up with SCAD Dis