# SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scad-savannah-film-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-09-24T22:07:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 29th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival is scheduled to run from October 24 to October 31. Organized by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the event features a program of competition films, documentaries, shorts, and narrative features, serving as a professional nexus for students and industry leaders.

In preparation for the festival, the organizers and The Hollywood Reporter announced the ten documentaries selected for the 13th annual ‘Docs to Watch’ panel. This specific program, scheduled for October 28 at the Lucas Theatre, highlights nonfiction films on their path toward Academy Award recognition. Historically, the panel has seen 27 films receive Oscar nominations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: SCAD Savannah Film Festival announces 2026 Docs to Watch lineup

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival and The Hollywood Reporter announced 10 top documentaries for the 2026 ‘Docs to Watch’ panel, a key event for films seeking Academy Award recognition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scad-savannah-film-festival-announces-2026-docs-to-watch-lineup

### 2026-08-28: SCAD Savannah Film Festival returns for 29th anniversary

The 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival returns from October 24 to 31, featuring film screenings, industry panels, and networking opportunities for students and professionals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scad-savannah-film-festival-returns-for-29th-anniversary

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Cite as: SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/scad-savannah-film-festival-2026