Tier 2
Savannah, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Run by the Savannah College of Art and Design, this festival draws an astonishing A-list guest list each year to promote awards contenders and share advice with SCAD students. Screenings fill elegant venues like the 1,100-seat Trustees Theater.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Animated Short at Savannah Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the jury award for Best Documentary Short at Savannah Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Short Film (narrative) at Savannah Film Festival.
The main submission deadline for SCAD Savannah Film Festival is around 17 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to SCAD Savannah Film Festival costs from USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. SCAD Savannah Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. SCAD Savannah Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
SCAD Savannah Film Festival takes place in Savannah, United States.
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