Fête film's best in France at the 2023 SCAD Lacoste Film Festival
Join filmmakers, celebrities, and fellow cinephiles at this fantastical two-day festival hosted at SCAD’s picturesque study abroad location. Welcome actor Lesley Manville as she accepts the SCAD Etoile, explore the costume design of a hit Netflix series, go in-depth on one of French New Wave's most influential films, and more.
Saturday, July 1
Fashion on Film: A Cinematic Celebration of Iconic SCAD Exhibitions
2 p.m.
Theatre du SCAD | La Maison Basse
Enjoy a collection of highly acclaimed, award-winning SCAD short films celebrating the exhibitions of famed designers Oscar de la Renta, Pierre Cardin, and Isabel Toledo in this showcase hosted by SCAD FASH creative director Rafael Gomes.
Presented in English with French subtitles.
Ovation for Oscar | 21 min.
Produced by SCAD with Compadres in Cahoots, the documentary Ovation for Oscar chronicles the creation of the exhibition Oscar de la Renta: His Legendary World of Style as it was prepared exclusively for the SCAD Museum of Art by André Leon Talley. This intimate look behind the scenes of the exhibition reveals the nuances and sophistication of the demanding, deadline-oriented work of fashion photographers, white-gloved art handlers, and discerning curators as they research, assess, mount, and produce a major museum exhibition honoring the late designer and cultural icon. Executive produced by SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace and presented by SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, Ovation for Oscar is directed by SCAD alumnus Ryan Curtis (B.F.A., film and television, 2013). A collaboration among more than 20 SCAD students and alumni, the film represents one of many unique channels through which SCAD champions their work and careers.
Le Futur | 12 min.
SCAD produced the animated film Le Futur as a tribute to the storied life and career of fashion designer and longtime Lacoste resident Pierre Cardin. Executive produced by SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace and directed by Matthew Miller, Le Futur sets Cardin's fascinating tale in motion, giving life to his sensational rise to global acclaim. Cardin reflects on his métier joined by Wallace, who has shared many intimate moments with Cardin over the years in which he has offered sage reflections on the creative process and the future of design. Cultural and fashion leaders, including André Leon Talley, Jean Paul Gaultier, Maryse Gaspard, and Jim Bittermann add enriching detail as they recount how Cardin transformed the world with his avant-garde sensibility and prescient vision. The film is a true passion project for SCAD and for Wallace, born from a decades-long friendship with Cardin and tended by his heartfelt engagement with students, alumni, and communities at SCAD.
Echoes and Vibrations | 14 min.
Produced in conjunction with the SCAD FASH Lacoste exhibition Isabel Toledo: A Love Letter, Echoes and Vibrations is the remarkable story of the beloved Cuban-born American fashion designer Isabel Toledo as told by her husband and lifelong collaborator, Ruben Toledo. Chronicling a life shared in the joy of creation, renowned artist and fashion illustrator Ruben Toledo remembers his wife, muse, and collaborator — and also a global superstar fashion designer and style icon — in a tender, sizzling homage to her divine genius. Witness the Toledos' ascent to the height of their careers, when First Lady Michelle Obama wore a lemongrass Isabel Toledo ensemble to President Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration, catapulting the designer to global recognition and acclaim. Marvel at the potential for creative renewal among the depths of grief as Ruben reflects on Isabel's untimely death in 2019 — and cheer as he perseveres in his life's dedication to amplifying her work and ensuring her legacy will never be forgotten.
'Breathless' and a Tribute to Jean-Luc Godard
4 p.m.
Theatre du SCAD | La Maison Basse
It is no exaggeration to say the late Jean-Luc Godard did nothing less than reinvent cinema when he burst onto the scene with 1960's Breathless, his jazzy tribute to American B movies.
As film critic J. Hoberman put it, "there’s Potemkin, Citizen Kane, and this…Godard's first film."
Breathless, the tale of an American student who falls for a small-time Parisian thief, helped launch French New Wave. With its freeform innovations and revolutionary jump-cuts, the film remains among cinema's most influential. Breathless is not only a defining work of cinematic style — its enduring influence also extends to the realm of fashion, epitomizing a cool and effortless French style that continues to inspire designers and inhabit our imaginations. From Jean-Paul Belmondo's trademark fedora to Jean Seberg's simple summery stripe dress, the film's costumes helped its stars became instant fashion icons by taking preppy American style and adding a twist of French je ne sais quoi to create something as chic as it was then as it is now.
A discussion with SCAD dramatic writing professor Chris Auer immediately follows the screening.
Presented in French and English with English subtitles.
SCAD Lacoste Film Festival Opening Night Party
6:30 p.m.
La Maison Basse Lawn
Celebrate the return of the SCAD Lacoste Film Festival at a scenic soiree on the lawn of historic La Maison Basse. Enjoy drinks and cuisine from local food trucks before you settle in for the evening's main event and special conversation.
Behind the Seams of 'Emily in Paris' with Costume Designer Marylin Fitoussi
7:30 p.m.
La Maison Basse Lawn
Emily in Paris, the buzzy Netflix hit that follows Chicago marketing exec Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) on her adventurous new life working in Paris has captivated the world — from the drama on whether Emily and Gabriel will ever get together to the fashion looks its starring cast serves up. From evening gowns to office wear, fashion is at the forefront of this series, with costume designer Marylin Fitoussi's sharp sartorial sense bringing to vivid life a distinctly maximalist take on classic French elegance. Fitoussi, a master of telling stories through clothes, will discuss how she mixes vintage and thrift finds with contemporary pieces to meld Emily's quirky irreverence of Parisian flair.
Presented in English and French with French subtitles.
Sunday, July 2
In Conversation with Alison Owen
4 p.m.
Theatre du SCAD | La Maison Basse
Join Alison Owen, one of the U.K.'s leading film and television producers, for a wide-ranging discussion of her remarkable career and the state of the industry. Owen will also share insight on her upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black, starring Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, and Lesley Manville.
Owen has consistently produced acclaimed and award-winning projects, first finding international success with Shekhar Kapur's multi-Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning 1998 historical drama Elizabeth starring Cate Blanchett. Her other credits include The Other Boleyn Girl, Saving Mr. Banks, Suffragette, Jane Eyre, and the multiple Emmy Award-winning TV movie Temple Grandin. In 2014, she founded the film and television company Monumental Pictures Ltd. with fellow U.K. powerhouse producer Debra Hayward. Strong, female-driven stories make up Monumental’s film and television slate. Their feature film How to Build a Girl, starring Beanie Feldstein, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim and won the FIPRESCI Prize. On the television side, Owen has served as executive producer on Hulu's critically acclaimed Harlots, the hit BBC 1 sitcom Ghosts, Britbox's Murder in Provence, Netflix's Anne with an E, and Prime Video's Riches.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
7:30 p.m.
La Maison Basse Lawn
In this enchanting fashion fantasy, SCAD Etoile honoree Lesley Manville stars as a seemingly ordinary British housekeeper who dreams of owning a Christian Dior gown. Mrs. Harris' pursuit of this couture fashion takes her on an extraordinary adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the legendary fashion house. A delightful and restorative balm of a film, Manville captivates in a warm tale that captures the beauty of life and radiates optimism and charm.
Actor Lesley Manville will be presented with the SCAD Etoile. An In Conversation event with Manville immediately follows the screening.
Presented in English and French with French subtitles.
In Conversation with Lesley Manville
7:30 p.m.
La Maison Basse Lawn
Award-winning actor and SCAD Etoile honoree Lesley Manville sits down to discuss her expansive and exceptional career across film, television, and stage. Appearing in everything from Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse indies to productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, Manville is an icon of British stage and screen.
Her notable film roles include her Academy Award-nominated performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread, her Golden Globe-nominated starring role in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, and her BAFTA-nominated performance in Mike Leigh's Another Year. Manville is known for her collaborations with Leigh, appearing in four more of his acclaimed films, including All or Nothing — which earned her the Critics' Circle Best Actress Award — as well as Topsy-Turvy, High Hopes, and Grown Ups. Her upcoming films include Sam Taylor-Johnson's Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black, Luca Guadagnino's Queer, and Cold Storage, where she will star opposite Liam Neeson.
On TV, Manville earned the RTS Best Female Comedy Performance award and two BAFTA nominations for her role in Mum. She has also starred as Princess Margaret in Netflix's award-winning drama The Crown and the BBC drama Sherwood, which earned her another BAFTA nomination. She can currently be seen in Prime Video's Citadel, which also stars Richard Madden and Stanley Tucci.
This event immediately follows the screening of Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
Honored guest
Lesley Manville
SCAD Etoile
An award-winning British actor, Lesley Manville has had an expansive career across television, film, and stage. Her notable television credits include Mum, which earned her the RTS Best Female Comedy Performance Award and two BAFTA nominations for Best Female Performance in a Comedy; the BBC drama Sherwood, which earned her a Best Supporting Actress BAFTA nomination; Princess Margaret in Netflix's award-winning drama The Crown; the BBC anthology I Am…; the drama miniseries River, which earned her another BAFTA Best Supporting Actress nomination; PBS and BritBox's Magpie Murders and its upcoming return, Moonflower Murders; Save Me Too; Talking Heads; World on Fire; and Harlots. Manville currently can be seen in Prime Video's Citadel alongside Richard Madden and Stanley Tucci. Her upcoming roles include Alfonso Cuarón's thriller series Disclaimer and The Critic, an adaptation of Anthony Quinn’s novel also starring Mark Strong and Gemma Arterton.
In cinema, Manville's appearance in Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread led to an Academy Award Best Supporting Actress nomination, a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and the Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a comedy for her starring role in Focus Features' Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. Manville is well known for her collaborations with Mike Leigh, earning a BAFTA nomination for her performance in Another Year. She has also starred in his films All or Nothing — which earned her the Critics’ Circle Best Actress Award — Topsy-Turvy, High Hopes, and Grown-Ups. Manville's other credits include Let Him Go, Ordinary Love, and Misbehaviour. Her upcoming films include Sam Taylor-Johnson's Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black; Queer, where she will star opposite Daniel Craig; and Midwinter Break, an adaptation of acclaimed author Bernard MacLaverty's book of the same name.
On stage, Manville's theatre credits include acclaimed roles in Long Day's Journey Into Night, Ghosts, and Grief, all of which earned her Olivier Award wins or nominations. Her other theater credits include Three Sisters, The Visit, Six Degrees of Separation, All About My Mother, Some Girls, and The Cherry Orchard.
Special guests
Marylin Fitoussi
As the costume designer for Netflix's Emily in Paris, Marylin Fitoussi is in her element. The Darren Star-created series has allowed Fitoussi to tap into her vast knowledge of vintage couture and deep appreciation for remixing decades. Fitoussi has worked on dozens of films and TV shows over her career, including Kaamelott: The First Chapter, one of France's biggest box office hits, and Luc Besson's Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, where she was responsible for more than 600 costumes and the coordination between the film's costume and SFX teams.
A native of the southern French city of Toulouse, Fitoussi was born to a seamstress mother and a grandmother with a penchant for collecting clothes she never threw away. After earning a degree in textile design, she soon landed a job at the Parisian outpost of the legendary English costume rental company Angels and Bermans, working as an assistant to their designers. A chance meeting with award-winning costume designer Sylvie de Segonzac on the Paris nightclub scene led to a job at her company Les Costumes de Paris and a fruitful mentorship. Fitoussi worked on four films with de Segonzac, cultivating an extensive knowledge of period costumes.
Fitoussi's career has been a globe-spanning journey, working on film and TV projects on all seven continents. While working with Guinean director Cheik Doukourés on Le Ballon d’Or, she was mesmerized by the regal elegance of the local women's headwraps. Today, she is rarely seen without what she refers to as her turban — crafted from a tailored men's shirt — a holdover of her time in Africa given her own personal touch. Fitoussi traveled to Mexico in 1998 for the film Mon père, ma mère, mes frères et mes soeurs. Enamored by the country and the kaleidoscopic, clashing patterns of traditional huipil tunics that would become a staple of her wardrobe, she spent over a decade in Mexico City working on French and American films. She returned to Europe in 2015 for a film shot in Portugal. A nomad at heart, Fitoussi is back in Paris for now. For her, the world is truly a stage — made all the better when she's designing costumes for it.
Alison Owen
Alison Owen is one of the U.K.'s leading film and television producers. Finding international success with Shekhar Kapur's multi-Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning historical drama Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett, Owen has consistently produced award-winning film and television projects. Her additional credits include The Other Boleyn Girl, Jane Eyre, Saving Mr. Banks, Suffragette, and The Seven Time, as well as the Emmy Award-winning Temple Grandin and Small Island. In 2016, Owen produced Me Before You for MGM, and collaborated again with MGM on The Hustle, starring Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
In 2014, Owen founded the film and television company Monumental Pictures Ltd. with fellow U.K. powerhouse producer Debra Hayward. Strong woman-driven stories make up Monumental's film and television slate, which includes the feature film How to Build a Girl, adapted from Caitlin Moran's comedic bestselling novel of the same name and starring Beanie Feldstein. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim and won the FIPRESCI Prize. Owen is currently producing Back to Black, an Amy Winehouse biopic directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, with Studiocanal.
On television, Owen has served as executive producer on Hulu's critically acclaimed Harlots. She is the executive producer of the hit BBC One sitcom Ghosts as well as the U.S. version on CBS. Owen also executive produced Murder in Provence for Britbox and Anne with an E for Netflix. She has also executive produced Riches for Amazon and ITV, Mrs. Sidhu Investigates with Meera Syal for Acorn, Maryland with Suranne Jones for ITV, and Sanctuary, a seven-part returning series for AMC.
Tickets
All SCAD Lacoste Film Festival events require a ticket. All ticketing is digital. SCAD students can reserve tickets free of charge.
EVENT PASS: 5 Euros
- Allows access to one festival event.
SATURDAY PASS: 10 Euros
- Allows access to all Saturday events.
SUNDAY PASS: 10 Euros
- Allows access to all Sunday Events.
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Experience the magic of SCAD Lacoste. For more than 20 years, SCAD student and alumni artists and creatives have basked in the idyllic beauty of this medieval oasis, the university's study abroad location, attracting internationally renowned luminaries to share their artistry and insight as special guests, performers, and exhibiting artists.
Julien Fournié: Haute Couture Un Point C'est Tout!
On view through Aug. 15, 2023
For Julien Fournié, Haute Couture is the source, the crowning jewel, and the embodiment of true fashion. Pulling from Fournié’s varied thematic collections, SCAD FASH Lacoste looks back at the designer’s most iconic pieces from recent shows in this presentation of more than 20 gowns.
Christian Lacroix Habille Peer Gynt pour la Comédie-Française
On view through Nov. 1, 2023
Immersing viewers in the whimsical world of Henrik Ibsen’s most acclaimed play, Christian Lacroix Habille Peer Gynt pour la Comédie-Française displays costumes brought to life by fashion design icon Christian Lacroix. This SCAD FASH Lacoste exhibition celebrates Lacroix’s extensive work with the Comédie-Française, a collaboration that began in the 1990s.
SCAD Alumni Atelier
SCAD Lacoste Rue des Artistes
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon and 2-7 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, 2-7 p.m., and 8-10 p.m.
Saturday, 2-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.
Sunday, 2-7 p.m.
SCAD alumni artists, designers, scholars, and entrepreneurs create new, innovative work in residency at SCAD Lacoste. Tour the SCAD Alumni Atelier ambassador studios and exhibition spaces at the Rue des Artistes.
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