’Day of the Fight’ director Jack Huston on the writing process

SCAD Savannah Film Festival Rising Star Director Award honoree Jack Huston (“Boardwalk Empire,“ “House of Gucci“) describes how an early story pitch to his wife convinced him to pursue “Day of the Fight,“ his writing and directorial debut. In addition to being honored with the Rising Star Director Award, Huston received Variety’s Breakthrough Director Award at the film’s Venice Film Festival premiere. Follow the SCAD Savannah Film Festival @savfilmfest or visit for more information. To learn more about SCAD, visit . Featured music: “Falling for You“ (Piano Version Instrumental) by Tyler Brown Williams