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SCAD Savannah Film Festival Showcases Oscars Contenders in 2025
3 Oct
Summary
- 225+ Oscar nominees screened at SCAD Savannah Film Festival over 27 years
- 2025 lineup includes "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," and other awards season favorites
- Festival to feature appearances by filmmakers like Jon M. Chu and Mary Bronstein

The 28th annual Savannah Film Festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), is set to showcase a star-studded lineup of Oscars hopefuls in 2025. The prestigious university-run event has a long history of screening Academy Award nominees, with over 225 such films featured throughout its 27-year run.
This year's festival will continue that tradition, with a lineup that includes highly anticipated titles like "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," and "It Was Just an Accident." The event will also welcome appearances from renowned filmmakers such as Jon M. Chu, Mary Bronstein, and Eva Victor, who are expected to participate in various panels and discussions.
In addition to the numerous new releases, the festival will also pay tribute to classic cinema, with screenings of Jean-Luc Godard's influential "Breathless" and Steven Spielberg's family favorite "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." The SCAD Savannah Film Festival promises to transform the city into a cinematic wonderland, offering movie lovers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of filmmaking.