What to Expect at the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Alissa Orozco
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The lights at the Arlington Theatre, Riviera Theatre, and the brand new McHurley Film Center will light up this upcoming February for the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This year, the festival will showcase 46 world premieres and 80 U.S. premieres from 50 countries – over half of which are directed by women. Your NewsChannel will be LIVE from the Arlington Theatre bringing you full coverage for every night of the festival.
Wednesday, February 4th
Opening Night of the Festival will feature the U.S. Premiere of the film, A Mosquito in the Ear ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Starring Jake Lacy, Nazanin Boniadi, & Ruhi Pal | Directed by Laura Piani “A MOSQUITO IN THE EAR follows Andrew and Daniela as they travel to Goa, India, to bring home their newly adopted four-year-old daughter, Sarvari. But their world begins to unravel when Sarvari refuses to leave the orphanage she calls home. The couple’s attempt to safely ferry their new child from India to the U.S. proves to be an untenable task filled with chaos, intermarital conflict, and adventure around every corner.”
Thursday, February 5th
Maltin Modern Master Award, honoring Adam Sandler –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Named after longtime SBIFF moderator and film critic, Leonard Maltin, the Maltin Modern Master award honors individuals who have enriched our culture with their accomplishments in the motion picture industry. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jay Kelly, starring Adam Sandler, George Clooney, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup | Directed by Noah Baumbach
Friday, February 6th
American Riveria Award, honoring Ethan Hawke –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The American Riviera Award was established to recognize actors who have made a significant contribution to American cinema. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Andrew Scott, Bobby Cannavale | Directed by Richard Linklater
Saturday, February 7th
Variety Artisans Award, honoring EJAE (K-Pop Demon Hunters), Alexandre Desplat (Frankenstein), Jack Fisk (Marty Supreme), Kate Hawley (Frankenstein), Mike Hill (Frankenstein), Andy Jurgensen (One Battle After Another), Al Nelson (F1), Eric Saindon (Avatar: Fire & Ash), Adolpho Veloso (Train Dreams), and Chris Welcker (Sinners) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Artisans Award honors those who have exhibited the most exciting and innovative work in their respective fields.
Women’s Panel – 11:00 AM – Arlington Theatre –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Panelists include Miyako Bellizzi, Costume Designer (Marty Supreme), Laia Casanovas, Sound Team (Sirat)