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\"Actresses

Actresses Allison Janney, Margot Robbie and moderator Scott Feinberg speak onstage at the Outstanding Performers Honoring Margot Robbie and Allison Janney Presented By Belvedere Vodka during The 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on February 8, 2018 in Santa Barbara. Photo by Rebecca Sapp, Getty Images for SBIFF.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A joyous celebration of the art of cinema, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)<\/a> is one of the leading film\u00a0festivals in the U.S., offering its 90,000 attendees (comprised of an eclectic mix of locals and visitors from around the world) an 11-day experience jam-packed with 200+ films,\u00a0tributes and panels.<\/p>\n

Among the highlights of the 2019 festival, taking place Jan. 30 – Feb. 9, are the celebrity tributes at the historic Arlington Theatre<\/a>. First up (at press time) is the American Riviera Award<\/a> honoring Viggo Mortensen<\/a> on the afternoon of\u00a0Feb. 2. Mortensen will be recognized for his many attributes to the art of film over the years, and most recently, his work in Green Book<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Viggo

Viggo Mortensen, courtesy SBIFF.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cViggo is one of the steadiest acting forces in cinema and one of its greatest chameleons,\u201d says SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling<\/a>. \u201cAs Tony Lip in Green Book<\/em>, he delivers the capstone to his remarkable career. He encapsulates the American Riviera Award. We greatly admire and love him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Glenn

Glenn Close, courtesy SBIFF.<\/p><\/div>\n

That same evening, Glenn Close<\/a> is set to receive the prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award<\/a>. Close will be honored for her longstanding contributions to the film industry, most recently gracing the silver screen in The Wife<\/em><\/a>. Leonard Maltin<\/a> will return for his 28th year to moderate the evening.<\/p>\n

\u201cGlenn Close is one of the great actresses of our time. Versatility is her hallmark, and there is clearly nothing she can\u2019t do. She became a star with her first feature film, The World According to Garp<\/em>, and has gone on to play everyone from Cruella de Vil to aging silent-film star Norma Desmond in the stage musical of Sunset Blvd<\/em>. I can\u2019t wait to spend an evening with her onstage at the Arlington Theatre,\u201d states Maltin.<\/p>\n

\"Melissa

Melissa McCarty, courtesy SBIFF.<\/p><\/div>\n

Melissa McCarthy<\/a> will receive the prestigious Montecito Award<\/a>, for her starring role in Can You Ever Forgive Me?<\/em><\/a> Given to a person in the entertainment industry who has made a great contribution to film, the award will be presented to her on Feb. 3.<\/p>\n

\u201cMelissa McCarthy\u2014always a compelling talent\u2014triumphs as Lee Israel in Can You Ever Forgive Me?<\/em>\u201d says Durling. \u201cShe\u2019s funny, dark, caustic and oh so vulnerable. SBIFF is so pleased to be able to award this performance and her career so far.\u201d<\/p>\n

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SBIFF Virtuosos Award presented by UGG honoring Yalitza Aparicio (Roma), Sam Elliott (A Star is Born),\u00a0Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), Claire Foy (First Man), Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?), Thomasin McKenzie (Leave No Trace), John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman),and Steven Yeun (Burning). Photos courtesy SBIFF.<\/p><\/div>\n

Always a fun and lively presentation, the Virtuosos Award<\/a> is an honor created to recognize a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in film have elevated them into the national cinematic dialogue. Yalitza Aparicio<\/a> (Roma<\/em><\/a>), Sam Elliott<\/a> (A Star is Born<\/em><\/a>), Elsie Fisher<\/a> (Eighth Grade<\/em><\/a>), Claire Foy<\/a> (First Man<\/em><\/a>), Richard E. Grant<\/a> (Can You Ever Forgive Me?<\/em><\/a>), Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie<\/a> (Leave No Trace<\/em><\/a>), John David Washington<\/a> (BlacKkKlansman<\/em><\/a>), and Steven Yeun<\/a> (Burning<\/em><\/a>) will receive the award on Feb. 5.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom talented teenagers starring in their first feature films to veteran actors shining in career-best performances, this year\u2019s
\nVirtuosos prove that you can have a breakout moment at any point in your career,\u201d says Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger, who will preside over the evening for the eighth consecutive year.<\/p>\n

\"Michael

Michael B. Jordan, courtesy SBIFF.<\/p><\/div>\n

Michael B. Jordan<\/a> is set to receive the Cinema Vanguard Award<\/a> on Feb. 7 for his work in two of the year\u2019s critically acclaimed,
\nculturally significant and record-breaking box office hits, Black Panther<\/em><\/a> and Creed II<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s thrilling to honor Michael B. Jordan this year for the emboldened way he\u2019s shown us what it means to be a movie star for the 21st century\u2014mixing sensitivity with swagger, choosing important material that remains full of integrity yet become world phenomenon, and forging a cinematic partnership with visionary director Ryan Coogler<\/a>,\u201d says Durling.<\/p>\n

SBIFF educational offerings include a Film Studies Program for undergraduate students from around the U.S., and the 10-10-10 (Ten Writers – Ten Directors – Ten Films) Screenwriting and Filmmaking Mentorship and Competition. There are also numerous other educational opportunities for local students and community members. For more\u00a0information and the complete schedule, visit sbiff.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Actor

Actor Sam Rockwell speaks onstage at The American Riviera Award Honoring Sam Rockwell during The 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre on February 7, 2018 in Santa Barbara. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty Images for SBIFF.<\/p><\/div>\n

Originally published in the Winter 2019 issue of Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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