Written by Emma Roberts, Photo courtesy of SCAD Savannah Film Festival In 2017, I came out to my family as a lesbian. I had known for quite some time before that, but I was worried about coming out to them. My mother and grandmother were Russian, and I was unsure of how accepting they would [&hellip
Written by Ashley Wehrs, Photo courtesy of Awol Erizku The vanguard is a part of the action; they’re at the front of an advancing force and leading the way in new development. SCAD’s 2020 Vanguard Award couldn’t be more well-suited for Tessa Thompson, a true force to be reckoned with. As a
Written by Kaitlynne Rainne, Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap Soul. Bravery. Virtue. The perfect words to describe the 2020 Virtuoso Award recipient, Jennifer Hudson. Throughout her “In Conversation” session, Hudson reflected on the beginning of her career as well as her most memorable moments. “I
Written by Nadia Nugent, Image courtesy of Amazon Studios “Sylvie’s Love” feels like your grandparents telling you the story of how they first met. It’s idyllic, sweet and speaks to puppy love in a bygone era. Sylvie (Tessa Thompson) falls for saxophonist Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha) who
Written by Vinay Ranganathan, Photos courtesy of SCAD Savannah Film Festival At the 2020 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, “Shorts Spotlight: Overcoming Obstacles” presented four different stories about overcoming adversity. Each person in those stories, whether by physical or environmental stressors
Written by Ashley Wehrs, Photo courtesy from Getty Images Oct 8, 6 pm EST SCAD Maverick Award winner and Emmy nominated actress Millie Bobby Brown joined the Savannah Film Festival for an intimate panel: “In Conversation with Millie Bobby Brown”. Entertainment Weekly Senior Editor Brittany Kapla
Written by Colleen Miller, Image courtesy of XY Eight short films were presented at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival’s “Shorts Spotlight: Pride Parade.” Each encompasses the complex and colorful diversity of LGBTQ+ communities and the individual struggles and strengths of its members. B
Written by Perrin Smith, Photo courtesy of Showtime There are far too many historical figures who have their stories told on the silver screen with a tone and mood that’s downright dreary. Far too often, figures like Abraham Lincoln in “Lincoln,” or Queen Elizabeth II in “The Crown,” have
Written by Perrin Smith, Photo courtesy of Neil Grabowsky of Montclair Film “Kids don’t know,” said Ethan Hawke. He was speaking about the first time he remembers being interested in the arts. Whether or not, as asked by Variety’s Deputy Awards and Features Editor Jenelle Riley, he knew he w
Written by Kaitlynne Rainne, Photo courtesy of Equal Parts Real women. Real stories. Her story. Fleeing your home because of political unrest. Fighting to tell your story when you are not believed. Surviving and telling your story. Being a woman in a “man’s world.” Navigating the