The Savannah College of Art and Design presents the seventh annual Savannah Film Festival, Oct. 23-30, featuring the best in independent, innovative and influential film and video from around the world, as well as panel discussions and presentations of well-known visiting artists and filmmakers.

Held in the SCAD Trustees Theater at 216 E. Broughton St., and the Lucas Theatre at 32 Abercorn St., the Savannah Film Festival allows community members to share in the delight of the big screen and visitors to discover much of the college's and the city's history and lively local color.

From feature-length films to two-minute shorts, the festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity.

Some of this year's highlights include visits from industry-honored special guests. Legendary actor Peter O'Toole will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., in Trustees Theater.

Tickets and passes to the Savannah Film Festival are available from the Trustees Theater box office, 216 E. Broughton St., or by phone at (912) 525-5050. For more information, please visit the festival's Web site at www.scad.edu/filmfest.