The “Breakout Awards and Panel” began at 4 p.m. Oct. 30, with a line drawn out the doors of Gutstein Gallery. Students and festival attendees anxiously awaited the up and coming young actors, which included Beanie Feldstein, Jharrel Jerome, Mena Massoud and Camila Morrone. Hearing the “100 no
Written by David Cerón Giraldo, Photo courtesy of SCAD I am glad to see that Pedro Almodóvar remains obsessed with his mother. Or [in artsy terms] the archetype of a mother: provider, Gaia and Mother Earth. But beyond themes, at its heart, “Pain and Glory” is a straight dramatic film
Written and Interviewed by Jordan Petteys and Leila Scott, Photos by Patrick Cox and Kendra Frankle, Video by Alex Puga, Tyler Rispoli, Paige Mathieson and Lauren Heglason Quirky scrunchies and hot pink hoop earrings hit the red carpet on Thursday evening with confidence and zeal. Co directors of &#
Written and Interviewed by Jordan Petteys, Photos by Patrick Cox, Video by Alex Puga, Tyler Rispoli, Paige Mathieson and Lauren Helgason Rising Star Director award went to Olivia Wilde Oct. 29 preceding gala screening “Hidden Life.” Wilde’s first successful run directing “Boo
Written by Robert Criss, Photo courtesy of Savannah Film Festival Question: When was the last time you saw a movie that was funny all the way through? Was it so-bad-it-was-good or so-bad-it-needed-to-be-something-else-besides-bad to justify its ticket price? Films like “Bridesmaids,”
Written by Riley Kane, Photo courtesy of IMDB The powerhouse family of Irish tinkerers, the Gleesons, made an earnest first splash with their short film, “Psychic” starring “Braveheart” actor Brendan Gleeson. It marks Brendan’s directorial debut, allied with talented actor sons, Domnhall a
Written by TJ Laggis, Photo courtesy of SCAD “Lost Bayou,” the debut feature film for Director Brian C. Miller Richard, aims to blur the lines between the realms of the physical and spiritual. “It’s fantastical but rounded by reality,” Richard said, during the post credit Q & A
Written by Perrin Smith, Photo courtesy of Savannah Film Festival The title “Booksmart” flashes on-screen. It’s fast, sudden, but it’s not at all what has my attention. Up until this moment, when the title illuminates the screen, it’s been pitch-black dark. What has my complete focus isn
Written by Erin Krochmalny, Photos by Erin Krochmalny and Patrick Cox While in conversation with Times editor, Sam Lansky, Alan Cumming kept the audience laughing and captivated as he spoke of his experiences. Cumming touched on acting, writing and LGBTQ rights. His vast background, and wide subject
by Ashley Wehrs The “Wonder Women: Writers” panel began at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29, packing the Gutstein Gallery with students, staff and additional film fest attendees. The room anxiously awaited the wisdom of three strong writers. The panel featured Moira Buffini of “Byzantium”, “Harlots” a