Seven Student Films from Savannah Arts Academy Selected for 2025 All-American High School Film Festival
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Seven student-produced films from Savannah Arts Academy have been selected for the All American High School Film Festival, which takes place in New York City from October 17th to 19th. The films were chosen from thousands of submissions and will be screened at the AMC theater in Times Square.
Here are the selected films with links to view them:
-
"Clean Coast Club: Tides of Change" by William Lachlan McIntosh: This film is about a volunteer organization that raises awareness of maritime pollution along Savannah's coasts and Georgia's barrier islands. You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cQyRCySdZM
-
"Eyes On the Road" by Max Ronning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY1QSaSQFiQ
-
"The Conflict" by Kourie Thomas Leggette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKyhUDSl5Zc
-
"The Spirit of Savannah" by Leo Giovanni Diehl: This film explores Savannah's haunted reputation, which attracts visitors interested in the paranormal and the city's history. You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVl3EVbMLBU
-
"Dear Annslee" by Cora Browne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug0vekRVFP4
-
"Heart of the Hood" by Kai Lamar Washington: An exploration of how Black barbershops in Savannah reflect the city's cultural landscape. You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE-ienujcJY
-
"Dead Danny" by Lily Clark
Award nominees and winners will be announced at the Teen Indie Awards on Sunday, October 19th at The Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY.
For more information about the festival, you can visit the official website:


