# SCAD Savannah Film Festival Opens with 'A Talent for Murder'

> Helen Mirren wins SCAD's Legend of Entertainment Award at festival opening.
- Title: SCAD Savannah Film Festival Opens with 'A Talent for Murder'
- Summary: Helen Mirren wins SCAD's Legend of Entertainment Award at festival opening. Helen Mirren receives SCAD Savannah Film Festival's Legend of Entertainment Award…
- Keywords: scad, savannah, helen mirren, legend of entertainment award, a talent for murder, film festival, entertainment, culture, Film, Festival, Opens, Talent
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/helen-mirren-scad-film-festival-talent-for-murder-1236871208
- Author: Clayton Davis
- Published: 2026-09-21T17:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: scad, savannah, helen mirren, legend of entertainment award, a talent for murder, film festival, entertainment, culture
## SCAD Savannah Film Festival
The nation's largest university-led film festival and one of the biggest in the Southeast will open its 29th edition.
## Opening Night Event
The festival will open Saturday, October 24, with an opening-night screening followed by a moderated Q&A with Helen Mirren.
## Helen Mirren Award
Helen Mirren will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at the opening event.
## Festival Highlights
The festival features Anton Corbijn's thriller 'A Talent for Murder' in its opening program.
## Event Details
The Legend of Entertainment Award is presented by SCAD Savannah Film Festival to honor significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
## Key takeaway

Helen Mirren receives SCAD Savannah Film Festival's Legend of Entertainment Award during the opening night event on October 24, 2026.