Rising stars, industry veterans light up red carpet at SCAD Savannah Film Festival

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Hollywood’s next generation of talent joined veteran industry icons on Broughton Street on Thursday as Day 6 of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival drew filmmakers and fans to the historic Trustees Theater.The evening celebrated rising performers and veteran creatives, drawing enthusiastic crowds outside the theater as established stars like John Leguizamo and Skyler Gisondo mingled with this year’s “Breaking Big” honorees.For many of the night’s honorees, the sudden rise into the spotlight remains surreal.“It’s jarring, but in the best way possible,” said Jalen Thomas Brooks, a Breaking Big honoree recognized for his role in Off Campus. “Like two years ago, I was back home with my mom, working — flipping pizzas at the pizza shop, and I’m like, ‘I should stop acting.’ And fast-forward two years, I’m on two shows, and patience is key. It’s an honor to be here. Very humbling.”Other honorees feted on the carpet included Tom Rhys Harries (Clayface), Anthony Ippolito (I P