AwardsWatch - SBIFF

Michelle Yeoh to receive Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Erik Anderson August 10, 2022

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

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

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 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 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

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

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’

Erik Anderson February 10, 2022

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

Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announces date move for 2021 fest

Erik Anderson June 17, 2020

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

35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival closes with Women’s Panel, Local Doc Shorts, Awards

Erik Anderson January 26, 2020

The 35th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) officially closed out by putting the spotlight on Santa Barbara to highlight a series of short documentaries... Read More

Santa Barbara Film Fest: Brad Pitt honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award

Catherine Springer January 23, 2020

The year of Brad Pitt continued on Wednesday night as Pitt received the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in... Read More