AwardsWatch - Film Festivals

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 08: Penélope Cruz speaks onstage at the Montecito Award Ceremony during the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on March 8, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)

Penélope Cruz receives the Montecito Award from the Santa Barbara Film Festival

Catherine Springer March 9, 2022

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival honored actress Penélope Cruz last night, awarding her its annual Montecito Award. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best... Read More

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: (First row, L-R) Tamara Deverell, Greig Fraser, Peter Sciberras, Germaine Franco, Frederic Aspiras; second row, Paul Massey, Bob Morgan, Bob Morgan, Jazz Tangcay, Kelly Port and Göran Lundström pose backstage at the Variety Artisans Award presentation during the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on March 7, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)

Santa Barbara Film Festival Artisan Awards celebrate the Oscar-nominated work of Peter Sciberras, Germaine Franco, Greig Fraser, Tamara Deverell and more

Catherine Springer March 8, 2022

There has been a lot of talk recently about film artisans, the talented craftspeople behind the camera who bring a film to life, without whom... Read More

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: (L-R) Aunjanue Ellis and Will Smith receive their Outstanding Performers of the Year Award onstage from director Reinaldo Marcus Green during the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on March 6, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)

Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis (‘King Richard’) accept Performers of the Year awards from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Catherine Springer March 7, 2022

Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, stars of the Oscar-nominated film King Richard, were honored last night with the Performers of the Year Award at the... Read More

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: (L-R) Troy Kotsur, Alana Haim and Ariana DeBose appear onstage at the Virtuosos Award presentation during the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on March 5, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)

Santa Barbara Film Festival Virtuoso Acting Award winners Alana Haim, Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, Caitríona Balfe, Saniyya Sidney and more

Catherine Springer March 6, 2022

Every year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors actors who delivered exceptional performances during the past year. The annual Virtuosos Award specifically recognizes performers... Read More

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Maggie Gyllenhaal and Sian Heder speak onstage at the Writers Panel during the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on March 5, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)

Santa Barbara Film Festival Writer’s Panel: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sian Heder, Eskil Vogt and more on the processes and challenges of bringing their scripts to life

Catherine Springer March 6, 2022

The annual Writer’s Panel at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always one of the highlights of the week, as the festival gathers writers... Read More

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Kristen Stewart receives the American Riviera Award at the American Riviera Award tribute during the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on March 04, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)

Kristen Stewart accepts the American Riviera Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Catherine Springer March 5, 2022

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is known as a critical stop during Oscar season, as it honors artists who delivered some of the best... Read More

Berlinale 2022: Carla Simón’s ‘Alcarràs’ wins Golden Bear for Best Film, Claire Denis named Best Director

Erik Anderson February 16, 2022

The 2022 Berlin Film Festival jury has awarded Alcarràs, Carla Simón’s film about a Catalan farming family facing eviction from their land, the Golden Bear... Read More

Dakota Johnson appears in CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH by Cooper Raiff, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.All photos are copyrighted and may be used by press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited.

2022 Sundance: ‘Nanny,’ ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth,’ ‘All That Breathes’ win top awards

Erik Anderson January 28, 2022

After nine days, 84 feature films and 59 short films, the juries have deliberated and the audience has voted, and tonight the 2022 Sundance Film... Read More

‘Prayers for the Stolen,’ ‘Flee,’ ‘A Hero,’ ‘Titane’ win Palm Springs Film Festival awards

Erik Anderson January 19, 2022

The 33rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced this year’s juried award winners today. The festival, which was scheduled from January 6-17, 2022, was... Read More

LONDON, UK. September 03, 2019: Nicole Kidman arriving for the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019 in association with Hugo Boss at the Tate Modern, London.Picture: Steve Vas/Featureflash

Nicole Kidman to receive Career Achievement Award from Palm Springs Film Fest

Erik Anderson December 14, 2021

The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman is the recipient of the Career Achievement Award for her performance in Being the Ricardos. The... Read More