# Event Details - **Event Name**: Premiere Screening: Venus of Ossabaw — A New Film by Allison Janae Hamilton - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Premiere screening of Venus of Ossabaw, a new atmospheric narrative short by artist–filmmaker Allison Janae Hamilton at Telfair Museums.About this EventJoin , acclaimed artist and filmmaker, for the premiere screening of Venus of Ossabaw at Telfair Museums – Jepson Center.Presented in the Neises Auditorium, this special event marks the debut of Hamilton’s newest narrative short film—an atmospheric and visually striking work that draws on the layered histories, folklore, and landscapes of the American South.Immediately following the screening, the filmmaker will be joined by collaborators from the production for a conversation about the making of the film, offering insight into the creative process, themes, and visual world behind Venus of Ossabaw.———About the Film:Venus of Ossabaw is a haunting cinematic work that blends magical realism, environmental history, and Southern Gothic storytelling. Set against the mysterious landscapes of coastal Georgia, the film explores the deep entanglement between land, memory, and myth. Through lush visuals and atmospheric storytelling, Hamilton invites viewers into a dreamlike narrative shaped by regional folklore and the complex histories embedded in Southern landscapes.The film is currently in post-production and is premiering at Telfair Museums before its broader festival run.———About the ArtistAllison Janae Hamilton is an artist and filmmaker whose work is known for its evocative imagery, mythic storytelling, and immersive engagement with the natural world. Influenced by her upbringing in the rural American South—born in Kentucky, raised in Florida, and connected to her family’s farm in western Tennessee—Hamilton’s work examines how landscape shapes cultural memory and the mythology of “Americana.”Her films and installations have been presented at major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Museum, Studio Museum in Harlem, and Storm King Art Center. Her film Wacissa was recently acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.Hamilton is a recipient of the Creative Capital Award and the Rema Hort Mann Foundation Grant, and her screenplay Floridaland was selected for the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program Development Track as part of the 2026 Sundance Screenwriters Intensive.She holds a PhD in American Studies from New York University and an MFA from Columbia University, and currently lives and works in New York.Who Should Attend:This event will be of particular interest to:Film students and filmmakersVisual artists and art studentsScholars and enthusiasts of Southern culture and environmental storytellingAnyone interested in independent cinema and contemporary art**Seats are limited. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0b9f9e70-19f8-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w1200-h676-dc14171d-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0e220390-19f8-11f1-9a34-ede95e0b7113-rimg-w1200-h676-dc1c2834-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0e8495f0-19f8-11f1-9e27-61f09d4cb8ea-rimg-w987-h740-dc484133-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0ed4b1c0-19f8-11f1-9a34-ede95e0b7113-rimg-w987-h740-dcbcaa76-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0f0dc320-19f8-11f1-9a34-ede95e0b7113-rimg-w598-h740-dc091113-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/savannah/premiere-screening-venus-of-ossabaw-—-a-new-film-by-allison-janae-hamilton/100001984568143741 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, storytelling, festivals, fine-arts, kentucky-derby - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Savannah - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Telfair Museums - **lat**: 32.0777147 - **long**: -81.0950531 - **full address**: Telfair Museums, 207 West York Street, Savannah, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Premiere Screening: Venus of Ossabaw — A New Film by Allison Janae Hamilton - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4cc21d8eba522a7db72dd257765e2f9bd0d8e9509e3d1ee6a49bcb453d4be2c2-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc000001-gmir.jpg?v=1772868875 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Premiere Screening: Venus of Ossabaw — A New Film by Allison Janae Hamilton being held? - **A:** Premiere Screening: Venus of Ossabaw — A New Film by Allison Janae Hamilton takes place on Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Telfair Museums, 207 West York Street, Savannah, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Premiere Screening: Venus of Ossabaw — A New Film by Allison Janae Hamilton? - **A:** Premiere Screening: Venus of Ossabaw — A New Film by Allison Janae Hamilton is organized by Nicole Mason. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Premiere Screening: Venus of Ossabaw — A New Film by Allison Janae Hamilton is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Savannah, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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