Savannah Regional Film Commission

08/28/2026

🎬🤠 Glen Powell + Jelly Roll + Savannah + Country Music?! YES, PLEASE! 🎶🔥

Glen Powell recently chatted with Jelly Roll about the upcoming film on Jimmy Kimmel Live —and admitted he was a little nervous about singing in front of Jelly Roll, along with other country heavy hitters like Miranda Lambert and Brad Paisley, who Powell mentions also make appearances in the movie! 😍🎤

The film is a collaboration between Judd Apatow and Glen Powell and was shot primarily around the Savannah region earlier this year. 🎥🌴

And the cast? STACKED! 🙌 We’re talking:
🎶 Country music stars

😂 Comedians like Stavros Halkias and Li Jin Hao

⭐ Co-stars Cristin Milioti and Madelyn Cline

With that lineup, this movie is already sounding like one heck of a good time! 🎸🍿

📅 Coming February 5, 2027!

We can’t wait to see Savannah on the big screen and hear all that great country music! 🤠🎶🍿

Glen talks about working with Jelly Roll in an upcoming movie about...

08/26/2026

📣 Attention Savannah Region Locals! It's that time again!!! ⏰

Applications are now open for another Film Production Assistant Training Class led by a local Assistant Director Witt Lacy and hosted by our office the Savannah Regional Film Commission on Saturday Sept 12th and Sunday Sept 13th! 🌟

This training is FREE but you must be available for BOTH days 9:00am to 4:00pm and the training is open ONLY to those who are Savannah region locals and are over 18 years of age.
Don’t miss your chance to apply! ✨

🔑 How to Apply:
(restrictions apply)
Go to this link: https://forms.gle/RVa6S4D6EupTxGHJ7

Apply by Thursday Sept 3rd for a chance to be in the class.

We’ll notify selected participants after the application deadline.

✅ Apply now and join us for this amazing opportunity! 💪

*** Filling out this application does not guarantee you a spot and there are limited spots available. Please be thoughtful with your responses.***

08/20/2026

🎬 Grant Opportunity for Independent Filmmakers 🎬

🚨 The application for the 2026 Roy W. Dean Fall Grant is NOW OPEN!

For more than 30 years, the Roy. W Dean Grants, presented by From the Heart Productions Inc have helped independent filmmakers bring meaningful stories to life and connect with audiences all around the world.

🎥 Who can apply?
Projects with budgets of $500,000 or less, including:
- Documentaries
- Narrative Features
- Short Films
- Web Series
- Multimedia Projects

💰 Fall Grant Award Includes:
- $3,500 Cash Award
- 35% discount on lighting services from Paskal Lighting Hollywood
- 30% discount on music post-production services from AudioKut
- $1,295 Writer's Boot Camp Scholarship
- $500 in grip, lighting or expendables from Filmtools
- Additional products and services from industry partners and film professionals.

📢 The submission window closes on October 31st, so don't miss your chance to apply!

🔗 Apply Here:
https://form.jotform.com/From_the_Heart/roy-w-dean-grant-application-fall

🔗 Learn More:
https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/

📧 Questions? Contact -
[email protected]

08/19/2026

🎙SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN for the upcoming 2027 Hindsight Film Festival!

Organized in partnership with The Better Angels Society the Hindsight Film Festival will be back with their second annual event! The festival serves as America's FIRST major film festival for historical documentaries and takes place right here in downtown Savannah, GA!

They are "looking for non-fiction films that explore specific events, figures, or issues and how they have made an impact on the course of history. [They] are open to all stories from around the world, not just the United States. Films may include contemporary characters or non-historic topics (i.e. present day exploration, preservation efforts, etc), but the majority of the film (51% of screen time) should inform viewers about a topic that occurred at least 10 years in the past."

📣 For all the details, rules, terms, eligibility requirements, fees, and submissions go to: https://filmfreeway.com/HindsightFilmFestival

⏰ The Early Bird Submission Deadline closes November 20th

All films selected will be shown March 11th - 14th, 2027, at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center, located in the heart of historic downtown Savannah, Georgia!

08/14/2026

FRIDAY UPDATE from CDC Extras Casting for project "Girl":

Last call for EXTRAS CASTING CALL for "GIRL", shooting on Tybee on Monday and Tuesday.

They want you to please resubmit if you are available, as they have to present photos to director and producer and they only want to show people who are COMPLETELY AVAILABLE Monday and Tuesday.

(It could be one day or both days. They will let you know when they book you.)

TANNED MEN (YUPPIES) - White men, 30s. These are obnoxious golfers (you won't be golfing) eating at the diner, who harass the waitress. (They are 90% sure this will only play one day) Tans preferred. No visible tattoos on arms. - SUBJECT: YUPPIES

DINER PATRONS - White men and Women ages 30-90. These are upscale people in an upscale community, enjoying their breakfast. SUBJECT: HH PATRONS

STAFF - All ethnicities Men and Women ages 50 and older. Cooks in the kitchen at the restaurant. SUBJECT: HH STAFF
_________________________________________________
The rate for these roles are $150/ 12 and seeking talent local to Savannah, GA. (Shooting on Tybee) NO travel, NO mileage.
Please send all of the following information to: [email protected]
Please send two (2) current photos: a close-up from top of head to mid-chest and a full body photo. No sunglasses, hats, or other people in the photo. Please crop the photo so there is not a lot of space above your head and below your feet.
Please also take any photos of any exposed tattoos on arms or neck.
You must include the following information as well, in this order
1) Name
2) Phone
3) Email
4) City and State You Live In
5) Sizes:
-Height
-Weight
MEN:
-Coat
-Shirt (Neck and Sleeve)
-Pants (Waist and Inseam)
-Shoes
WOMAN:
-Dress Size
-Measurements
-Shoe
6): Please list any visible tattoos and placement:
7) Please notate any experience if submitting for a Police, Reporters, Camera, Staff, or Golf

For any questions you should reach out to CDC Extras Casting !

08/12/2026

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!
Anthony Paderewski, City Producer for the Savannah 48 Hour Film Festival invites you to "find out MORE about the 48 Hour Film Project: Savannah! Come out to meet other team members, join a team, create your own team, or just hang out with fellow filmmakers!"

📍 Mcdonough's Restaurant & Lounge
21 E McDonough Street, Savannah GA
FRIDAY Aug 14th at 5pm-6:30pm!

08/12/2026

They are looking to add a few more people to their team. If interested contact Cinematic Sites of Savannah for more details at [email protected].

08/05/2026

🎬EXTRAS CASTING UPDATE FROM CDC Extras Casting for Independent Feature "Girl" :🎬

Schedule shifted dates and the producers would like to picture pick the BG again.

If you have already submitted for these roles, PLEASE resubmit (you can just find your sent email and resend it with - AVAIL (the dates your avail for and the ROLE(s) you would like to be considered).

DATES AND NEEDS:
MONDAY - AUGUST 10 and TUESDAY - AUGUST 11
COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS - Upscale all ethnicity men and women ages 35 and older.
TENNIS PLAYERS - All ethnicity men and women - ages 35 and older WHO CAN PLAY TENNIS
RETIRED WOMAN PLAYING TENNIS - All ethnicity female ages 65 and older WHO CAN PLAY TENNIS
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12 - THURSDAY AUGUST 13 - FRIDAY AUGUST 14
POLICE OFFICERS - All ethnicity men and women 24 - 50 years old (New faces for this scene). Seeking former military, former law enforcement, former security. (Note: they will be checking availability on those of you who have worked previously on the movie as well, they will try to use you depending on the scene and location... they just need new faces as well)
They won't need you all three days, but please notate any days you ARE available.
_________________________________________________
The rate for these roles are $150/ 12 and seeking talent local to Savannah, GA. NO travel, NO mileage.
Please send all of the following information to: [email protected]
Please send two (2) current photos: a close-up from top of head to mid-chest and a full body photo. No sunglasses, hats, or other people in the photo. Please crop the photo so there is not a lot of space above your head and below your feet.
Please also take any photos of any exposed tattoos on arms or neck.
You must include the following information as well, in this order
1) Name
2) Phone
3) Email
4) City and State You Live In
5) Sizes:
-Height
-Weight
MEN:
-Coat
-Shirt (Neck and Sleeve)
-Pants (Waist and Inseam)
-Shoes
WOMAN:
-Dress Size
-Measurements
-Shoe
6): Please list any visible tattoos and placement:
7) Please notate any experience if submitting for a Police, Reporters, Camera, Staff, or Golf:

08/05/2026

📣WEDNESDAY UPDATE from CDC Extras Casting ON 🎾TENNIS-PLAYING PHOTO DOUBLES 📣

🚨All OTHER tennis-playing photo doubles have been chosen! The ONLY one they STILL NEED is:
FEMALE TENNIS - PLAYING PHOTO DOUBLE needed: TALL and mixed ethnicity, (white, Japanese, Black), (most important is a skin tone match!) lean, athletic, with a size 4 dress, and right-handed
( shoots August 10-11).

They are looking for a GOOD SOLID tennis player. If you cannot play tennis, please do not submit.
The rate for this role is $250/ 12 and they are seeking talent local to Savannah, GA. NO travel, NO mileage.

Please send all of the following information to: [email protected]
Please send two (2) current photos: a close-up from top of head to mid-chest and a full body photo. No sunglasses, hats, or other people in the photo. Please crop the photo so there is not a lot of space above your head and below your feet.
Please also take any photos of any exposed tattoos on arms or neck.
You must include the following information as well, in this order
1) Name
2) Phone
3) Email
4) City and State You Live In
5) Sizes:
-Height
-Weight
MEN:
-Coat
-Shirt (Neck and Sleeve)
-Pants (Waist and Inseam)
-Shoes
WOMAN:
-Dress Size
-Measurements
-Shoe
6): Please list any visible tattoos and placement:
7) Please notate any experience if submitting with Tennis.

08/05/2026

Ever wonder what exactly we do?

Then check out the latest Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Connect Podcast where Bert Brantley, President and CEO, interviews our Executive Director Walker Dalton in the latest episode called "Building Bridges: Film Commission Insights, Nine Line's Journey, and Ribbon Cuttings."

Go to their website : www.savannahchamber.com/podcast/ or find the podcast on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.