Michelle Yeoh to receive Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is honored to announce global icon Michelle Yeoh will be receiving the 15th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence... Read More
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Penélope Cruz receives the Montecito Award from the Santa Barbara Film Festival
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
Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis (‘King Richard’) accept Performers of the Year awards from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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 Film Festival Virtuoso Acting Award winners Alana Haim, Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, Caitríona Balfe, Saniyya Sidney and more
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 Film Festival Writer’s Panel: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sian Heder, Eskil Vogt and more on the processes and challenges of bringing their scripts to life
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
Kristen Stewart accepts the American Riviera Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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
37th Santa Barbara Film Festival lineup announced: ‘The Phantom of the Open’ to kick off fest, close with ‘Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over’
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG, announced today the highly anticipated lineup for the 37th edition, which will run March 2 to... Read More
Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis to receive performer awards from Santa Barbara Film Festival
The 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place in person on March 2 through March 12, 2022 Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis will receive... Read More
Sacha Baron Cohen to be honored at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Sacha Baron Cohen will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Baron Cohen will be honored on Wednesday,... Read More
Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announces date move for 2021 fest
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG®, today announced a shift in dates for the 36th annual event, which will now take... Read More
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