SCAD Savannah Film Festival Reveals New Honorees: Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Gemma Chan
The 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival adds Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Gemma Chan, and Jordan Firstman to its list of honorees, with Reeves receiving the Legend of Cinema Award.
The 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival has unveiled a new slate of honorees, with Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Gemma Chan, and Jordan Firstman among those set to receive awards. The Hollywood Reporter exclusively revealed the additions on Tuesday.
Reeves will be honored with the Legend of Cinema Award at a screening of The Matrix. He will also participate in a panel about the comic series BRZRKR alongside co-writer Matt Kindt and illustrator Ron Garney.
Other newly announced award recipients include John Cho, Carrie Coon, Rosalind Eleazar, James Gray, Anthony Ippolito, Kane Parsons, and Billie Piper. Additionally, Tom Francis, Nicholas Galitzine, Ray Nicholson, and Bill Skarsgärd will receive the festival's Ensemble Award for The Mosquito Bowl.
The festival's Docs to Watch panel will be moderated on Wednesday, Oct. 28. In October 2025, previously announced honorees included Paul Bettany, Meghann Fahy, Guitarricadelafuente, Ethan Hawke, Sterlin Harjo, Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore, Emmy Rossum, and Patrice Vermette. For the 13th year in a row, the festival has invited 10 documentaries to be screened and represented by their directors on that panel.
The 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival will run Oct. 24–31.
Quick answers
When is the 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival?
The festival runs from October 24 to 31.
What award will Keanu Reeves receive at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival?
Keanu Reeves will receive the Legend of Cinema Award at a screening of The Matrix.
Who else is being honored at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival?
Honorees include Gemma Chan, John Cho, Carrie Coon, Rosalind Eleazar, Jordan Firstman, James Gray, Anthony Ippolito, Kane Parsons, Billie Piper, and Seth Rogen. Tom Francis, Nicholas Galitzine, Ray Nicholson, and Bill Skarsgärd will receive the Ensemble Award for The Mosquito Bowl.