The first batch of news has come out about this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival , including the first list of honorees, as well as the opening film.
Taking place from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, the opening film will be Apple Original Films’ Blitz , the World War II-set film from Steve McQueen. The filmmaker will also receive the Outstanding Achievement in Directing Award honor.
Other honorees have been announced, such as Jharrel Jerome ( Unstoppable ) , Colman Domingo ( Sing Sing ) and Karla Sofía Gascón ( Emilia Pérez ) . Per the festival, honorees are expected to receive their award, and participate in moderate conversations and masterclasses with SCAD acting, film and television students.
Additionally, Netflix’s The Piano Lesson will be honored with the Inaugural Ensemble Award, with stars Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, Skyler Aleece Smith and Michael Potts on-hand, as well as director Malcolm Washington. The Piano Lesson is also screening on opening night.