The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced Jessica Lange will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
\n\nLange will receive her award during the festival’s screening of “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” in which she stars as matriarch Mary Tyrone opposite Ed Harris. She previously played the role on Broadway, earning her a Tony and Drama Desk Award.
\n\n“Jessica Lange has given us some of the most unforgettable performances of the past five decades, bringing extraordinary intelligence, vulnerability and power to every role,” said Christina Routhier, senior executive director of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. “We are honored to celebrate her remarkable body of work and welcome her to SCAD for what promises to be a memorable evening for our students and audiences.”
\n\nTaking place Oct. 24-31, the festival has also added “Paper Tiger,” “I Play Rocky” and “Behemoth!” to its 2026 lineup. The festival will open with a screening of “A Talent for Murder” and closes with “Wild Horse Nine.” “The Debut” will screen Oct. 27 as the Centerpiece Gala Presentation.
\n\nVariety will present its fifth annual 10 Artisans to Watch at the festival, honoring standout talent in cinematography, costume design, editing, hair…
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