Festival venues
Trustees Theater
General information: 912.525.5051
Box office: 912.525.5050
During the post-World War II construction boom, the Weis Theater opened its doors on Valentine's Day, 1946, for a morning screening of The Enchanted Forest. It had one of the largest screens in the South and was among the first theaters in the region to be built with adjustable air conditioning. With renovations completed by SCAD, the 1,100-seat theater reopened in 1988 with a new name and a benefit performance by Tony Bennett. Trustees Theater boasts state-of-the-art sound and projection technology and the ability to host films and live performances. A second SCAD renovation in 2013 combined a modern feel with its original Art Deco accents. The SCAD Box Office is also housed here.
Technical highlights include:
- Digital 4K DCP projection
- Victor 9 35mm film projector
- 7.1 Dolby Digital surround sound
- Real 3D capability
- Harkness Spectral 240 silver screen
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
General information: 912.525.5051
Box office: 912.525.5050
The majestic, 1,200-seat, historic Lucas Theatre opening in 1921 to a sold-out viewing of the silent film Camille. Designed by architect C.K. Howell for Arthur M. Lucas, a leading theater entrepreneur of the time, the four-story terra cotta, concrete and steel building was originally designed for film screenings and vaudeville performances. From the outset, he intended the Lucas to be a "preeminent amusement palace." The ornate exterior is matched by an elegant interior with Italian marble stairways, Wedgwood-inspired colors and gold leaf accents, all restored to their original 1920s grandeur during a five-year renovation that was completed in 2000.
Technical highlights include:
- Digital 4K DCP projection
- HFR capabilities
- 35mm platter and reel-to-reel film projector
- Dolby Digital sound processing
- Harkness Spectral 240 silver screen
Gutstein Gallery
General information: 912.525.4735
Located near the SCAD theaters in Savannah's historic district and connected to the Jen Library, Gutstein Gallery is a contemporary retail gallery featuring the work of nationally known artists and talented SCAD alumni. During the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, panels and workshops are hosted here.
SCAD Museum of Art Theater
General information: 912.525.7191
The intimate, 250-seat theater is outfitted with cutting-edge projection and sound equipment. Purpose-built to support the academic and creative programs at SCAD, the theater hosts a dynamic monthly schedule of films, academic lectures and master classes with visiting artists and creative professionals.
Additional venue details
All screening venue concessions offer drinks and snacks. No outside food or beverages are permitted.
All venues meet ADA accessibility requirements. Contact the festival two weeks in advance to request additional accommodations. SCAD Savannah Film Festival staff will make every effort to provide appropriate accommodations to ensure a positive and equitable experience for our guests.
"This experience has been beyond amazing. The festival is perfection."
— Zoey Deutch, actor
Parking
Parking is limited in downtown Savannah. Metered and nonmetered parking spaces are available. North of Liberty Street, meters are enforced between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and free all day on Sunday. Maximum price is $2 per hour.
South of Liberty Street and east of Habersham Street, meters are enforced between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and free all weekend. Maximum price is $1 per hour.
The Park Savannah app is strongly recommended for convenience and easier payment.
Two parking garages also are conveniently located in the downtown area. The cost is $12 per day, $1 per hour from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a $2 flat rate from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday evening parking is a $5 flat rate at the Bryan Street garage.
State Street Parking Garage
State and Abercorn streets
912.651.6473
Bryan Street Parking Garage
Bryan and Abercorn streets
912.651.6477
Shuttle service
SCAD Savannah Film Festival offers Festival Shuttle, our free circulating bus that runs between select hotels and festival venues. This one-route system helps get you within easy walking distance of all venues. Shuttles typically start running one hour prior to the first screening of the day until approximately 8 p.m. and loop every 15 minutes starting at the Trustees Theater.
Rideshare services
Uber and Lyft operate in Savannah.
Taxis
Airport to historic district is approximately $28 for one passenger and $5 for each additional passenger; fares within the downtown area are approximately $2 per mile.
AAA Adam Cab Inc.
912.927.7466
Yellow Cab
912.236.1133
Chatham Area Transit
CAT provides public transportation throughout Savannah and most of Chatham County. CAT Shuttle offers free service from downtown hotels, inns and the Savannah Visitor Center to Savannah's historic district and other attractions. Call 912.233.5767.