Savannah Regional Film Commission

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from Film Savannah! Our offices will be closed for Christmas on Dec 25th and 26th.

12/20/2025

Happy Holidays from Film Savannah! Our offices will be closed on Dec 25th and 26th.

12/11/2025

Tomorrow night at 7:00 PM at the Otis Johnson Cultural Arts Center for The Making of Taylor Square with Hindsight Film Festival! 🎥✨

Hear the powerful story of a community's fight to rename Calhoun Square after Susie King Taylor, a Civil War nurse and educator.

$10 at door or in advance. Get tickets: [https://www.hindsightfilmfestival.com/special-events]

The Hindsight Film Festival is presented by The Better Angels Society (Lavine / Ken Burns Prize for Film), and supported by generous sponsors and partners Civis , Savannah Regional Film Commission, , and DOC Savannah.

“This reveals why names matter," says the film's director, Caroline Josey Karoki.

12/09/2025

🎬 In case you missed the article:
The independent feature film 'Paradise Disturbed' wrapped filming in our beautiful city at the end of November and into early December — and trust us, this one’s going to be good!

Want a sneak peek behind the curtain? 👀
WJCL has an exciting behind-the-scenes article that dives into the making of the movie, the cast, the vision, and why Savannah was the perfect backdrop for this twisted tale.

👉 Check out the full article on WJCL 22 and get an inside look at the filming of 'Paradise Disturbed' before the rest of the world does!

Recognize any local cast, crew, or producers? Mention them in the comments!

We can't wait to see it!

Filming underway at locations from Forsyth Park to Factor’s Walk, the movie is tapping into Savannah’s growing reputation as a film-friendly city

12/02/2025

Reposting a CASTING CALL:
Alexis Leggett Casting is NOW CASTING:
ROLLER SKATERS FOR DOCUFILM
(please follow instructions in the post to submit)

Savannah, GA ($200/day)
December 15th
Helen and Edgar
Non Union DocuFilm
Directed by George Dawes Green and Kristjan Thor
Storyline: With gothic wit and poetic precision, Helen & Edgar recounts the eccentric upbringing of two siblings in Savannah, Georgia. What begins as a quirky Southern Gothic tale unfolds into a deeply moving meditation on family, loneliness, and survival.
SEEKING THE FOLLWING:
1960s CAR HOPS: Male or Female, ages 18-32. MUST be able to roller-skate well. Looking for extras with 1960s period appropriate appearances. Rate: $200
Please submit the following information to [email protected] with the subject line "ROLLER SKATER" for consideration:
Name:
Phone Number:
City Located:
Height:
Reliable Transportation:
Roller Skating Ability Level:
Do you own your own skates? (not required):
Availability on December 15th (full availability needed):
Please list the location of any visible tattoos:
Please include a few recent photos- at least one full body and one close up showing what you look like currently.
They will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis- please submit ASAP!

Alexis Leggett

11/25/2025

The Savannah Regional Film Commission will be closed this Wednesday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm as well as Thursday and Friday all day. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to all of you.

11/21/2025

How many of you were there for the dedication ceremony of Taylor Square last year? Well, now the Hindsight Film Festival is bringing the rousing backstory to the big screen, followed by an in-depth conversation with the filmmakers and the stars of the film.

A screening of the documentary "The Making of Taylor Square" at The Otis S. Johnson, Ph.D. Cultural Arts Center will be on Thursday, December 11th. Doors open at 6PM and the screening commences at 7PM.

Buy your tickets for $10 at https://www.hindsightfilmfestival.com/special-events

11/15/2025

Exciting News! Local filmmakers announce their new film, "Weewax," is now in development. The project is among the first projects selected for Trilith Institute's new Fiscal Sponsorship program. Read more about the film and its creators in this in-depth article from Georgia Entertainment.

11/14/2025

CASTING CALL (Reposting) -

Alexis Leggett Casting is seeking talent for a non union docufilm, "Helen & Edgar," in Savannah, GA. See roles for rate of pay. Looking for KIDS (Ages 8-12) & "TEENS" (Over 18 to Play Younger).

If you already auditioned for Young Helen or Edgar please do not resubmit (they have you on file still). If you submitted, but did not audition please resubmit.

Storyline: With gothic wit and poetic precision, Helen & Edgar recounts the eccentric upbringing of two siblings in Savannah, Georgia. What begins as a quirky Southern Gothic tale unfolds into a deeply moving meditation on family, loneliness, and survival.

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

YOUNG EDGAR OLIVER (LEAD): 8-12 year old white boy. Idiosyncratic, intelligent, sensitive, and imaginative. Forms a tight, almost twin-like bond with his sister Helen and follows his eccentric mother through an unusual, cloistered Southern gothic childhood. Expresses wonder, fear, and yearning. (Rate: $335/day. Works 5-7 days. 12/5-12/18. Lodging provided for non local talent)

YOUNG HELEN OLIVER (LEAD): 8-12 year old white female. Edgar’s older sister, co-conspirator, protector, and muse as a child. Strong, artistic, nurturing but also craving freedom. Often the ringleader in their fantasies and escape plans. Later becomes a painter living in Italy. Her deep bond with Edgar is the emotional core of the show. Requires warmth, strength, and humor. (Rate: $335/day. Works 5-7 days. 12/5-12/18. Lodging provided for non local talent)

TEEN EDGAR OLIVER (LEAD): Seeking over 18 to play younger.
16-18 year old white male - Edgar as a teen. Idiosyncratic, intelligent, sensitive, and imaginative. Forms a tight, almost twin-like bond with his sister Helen and follows his eccentric mother through a cloistered Southern gothic childhood. Expresses wonder, fear, and yearning. (Rate: $335/day. Works 5-7 days. 12/5-12/18. Local hire only)

TEEN HELEN OLIVER (LEAD): Seeking over 18 to play younger.
16-18 year old white female - Edgar’s older sister, co-conspirator, protector, and muse as a teen. Strong, artistic, nurturing but also craving freedom. Often the ringleader in their fantasies and escape plans. Her deep bond with Edgar is the emotional core of the show. Requires warmth, strength, and humor. (Rate: $335/day. Works 5-7 days. 12/5-12/18. Local hire only.)

Please submit the following information to [email protected] using the role you are submitting for as the subject line (ie: YOUNG HELEN) for consideration -
Name:
Age:
Phone Number:
City Located:
Height:
Reliable Transportation:
Please include your headshot, resume, as well as a recent full body photo. If you have a reel please send a link.

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis- please submit to Alexis Leggett Casting ASAP!

11/08/2025

11/07/2025

We are so excited to share that the DOC Savannah short "Art With Every Breath" won the Savannah Spotlight Jury Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival this past week!

The club's November Social will be this Sunday, November 9th at 3 PM in the courtyard of Foxy Loxy Print Gallery and Café! Come connect, collaborate, and share stories with Savannah’s vibrant community of documentary filmmakers.

"Art With Every Breath" is available for viewing on the DOC Savannah Youtube and will be screening at Cucalorus Film Festival on November 21st in Wilmington, NC.