Tree Man Selected For 23rd SCAD Savannah Film Festival
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — The Savannah College of Art and Design presents the 23rd annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival as an all-virtual experience Oct. 24–31. The largest university-run film festival in the U.S., the eight-day celebration of cinematic excellence honors both professional and student filmmakers and welcomes major industry luminaries, including award-winning directors, writers and actors across the big screen.
A key stop on the Academy Awards festival circuit, the SCAD Savannah Film Festival will screen 148 films, including 20 narrative films, 17 documentary films and 111 shorts, with 14 world premieres, four U.S. premieres and four North American premieres.
"As a Savanah resident, I am proud and thrilled to have our documentary entered into the SCAD Savannah film fest. Some of the footage in our film was shot in my adopted city, and the project as a whole is a result of over three years of work. Many of my music mates were gracious to participate, like Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, John Mayer and others. We also focus on my work in forestry and the environment and my 46-year marriage to my wife and life partner, Rose Lane. I hope the Film Fest participants will enjoy viewing our project!”said Chuck Leavell, keyboardist and musical director for The Rolling Stones.
SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace said, “SCAD screens the stories that matter to our students and to viewers around the globe. And this year, everybody’s got the best seat in the house!”
It’s an honor to be selected out of 1500 films and one of the 17 documentaries for this years festival. I loved filming with Chuck and Rose Lane in Savannah during production and I’m excited to share their epic story with viewers,” said director Allen Farst.
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man will screen on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5:00 p.m. EST followed immediately by Q+A with Chuck Leavell & director Allen Farst