Throngs of movie-goers crowded downtown Savannah this weekend to glimpse stars as the tenth annual Savannah Film Festival began.
Oscar award winning actor and producer Michael Douglas was the first star to appear on stage this weekend.
The festival sponsor, the Savannah College of Art and Design, honored him along with the Redgrave siblings for their Lifetime Achievements in cinema. Oscar award winning actress Lynn Redgrave echoed her sister Vanessa and brother Colin's praise of the city and college.
Lynn Redgrave said, "We began five decades ago. My God, we're still here! This is just astonishing!"
Directors Milos Foreman and John Sayles and journalist Charlie Rose are among other honorees expected. The festival concludes next weekend with close to 10,000 visitors expected for a week of films, panels and educational workshops.
Oscar award winning actor and producer Michael Douglas was the first star to appear on stage this weekend.
The festival sponsor, the Savannah College of Art and Design, honored him along with the Redgrave siblings for their Lifetime Achievements in cinema. Oscar award winning actress Lynn Redgrave echoed her sister Vanessa and brother Colin's praise of the city and college.
Lynn Redgrave said, "We began five decades ago. My God, we're still here! This is just astonishing!"
Directors Milos Foreman and John Sayles and journalist Charlie Rose are among other honorees expected. The festival concludes next weekend with close to 10,000 visitors expected for a week of films, panels and educational workshops.
