A premier eight-day cultural event in beautiful historic downtown Savannah, the festival features more than 50 films selected from more than 600 entries submitted from all over the world. Categories include feature, short, animation, documentary and student film. The screenings represent a variety of independent filmmakers, while an array of workshops, lectures, receptions and special events gives the festival participants an opportunity to meet colleagues active in all areas of film production. Educational benefits for students are provided through the Savannah Film Festival”s student competition as well as the festival student workshops. Films will be shown at other venues as well as the Lucas Theatre. For more information, call 912.525.5050 or visit www.scad.edu/filmfest.