Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Emotions run high at Santa Barbara tribute to Michael Keaton

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:57 am · February 1st, 2015

Saturday night the Santa Barbara International Film Festival shook things up a bit with the annual Modern Master Award tribute, this year dedicated to “Birdman” star Michael Keaton. Colleagues and co-stars sent pre-recorded messages to honor the actor, emotions ran high at the end of the evening and the fest had a special surprise in store for moderator Leonard Maltin as well.

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'McFarland, USA' will close out 30th annual Santa Barbara Film Festival

Posted by Matt Patches · 8:32 am · January 8th, 2015

‘McFarland, USA’ joins a lengthy list of films that will play alongside SBIFF’s Oscar-friendly tributes.

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Jennifer Aniston’s 'Cake' performance earns SBIFF honor

Posted by Matt Patches · 7:07 am · January 3rd, 2015

The producers behind “Cake” really, really, really want Jennifer Aniston to earn an Oscar nomination. A bump from SBIFF should help.

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David O. Russell to receive Santa Barbara fest's Outstanding Director Award for 'American Hustle'

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:44 am · January 18th, 2014

With a little less than two weeks away from opening night, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival has slid in one more honor for its big round of tributes held throughout: the Outstanding Director Award to “American Hustle” helmer David O. Russell.

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Robert Redford to receive American Riviera Award at Santa Barbara fest

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 am · December 17th, 2013

Robert Redford’s up-and-down awards campaign thus far has received another boost from the Santa Barbara Film Festival. The “All is Lost” star will receive their American Riviera Award on February 7.

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