
The Savannah College of Art and Design has announced the honorees for the 2026 SCAD TVfest, which takes place Feb. 4-6.
The festival, which is in its 14th year, features screenings, premieres, panels, and awards recognizing excellence across the television industry.
“At this year’s SCAD TVfest, SCAD students and alumni will bask in the limelight alongside the industry’s brightest stars, on screen and on set, with Emmy Award winners, showrunners, and casting visionaries,” said SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace in a press release.
The festival plans to honor a variety of actors and showrunners with awards. Quinta Brunson was previously announced as the winner of the Variety Creative Showrunner Award. According to the release, Aldis Hodge will receive the Luminary Award for his work in the series “Cross.” Ali Larter will receive the Distinguished Performance Award for her work in the show “Landman.” Jeff Probst, the host of “Survivor” will receive the Legend of Television Award. The Spotlight Award will go to Lili Reinhart for her work in “Hal & Harper,” and Jackson White will receive the Rising Star Award for “Tell Me Lies.”
The Netflix series “Bridgerton” will receive the Outstanding Achievement in a Series Award, while “The Pitt” will be honored with the Impact Award. “Scrubs” will receive the Cast Award.
The festival will also feature a number of panels about subjects such as the art of showrunning, casting, below-the-line work on television shows, costumes design and more. The full lineup, schedule, and ticket information can be found on SCAD’s website.
