Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning writer/director Oliver Stone was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 14th annual Savannah Film Festival on Thursday, Nov. 3.  Stone dedicated his award to native Savannahian and well-known publicist Bobby Zarem, whom he has known for more than 30 years. “The memory of my achievement lies in Savannah, a city Bobby loves so much,” said the award-winning director. Stone ended with, “I got your back, Bobby.” 

The Savannah Film Festival also honored actress Ellen Barkin with Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Awards.

Actor Ray Liotta was also honored with Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Awards.

Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Savannah Film Festival, the 14th annual festival kicked off Saturday, Oct. 29 and runs through today, Saturday, Nov. 5, in historic Savannah, Ga.