Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award Winning Films
Michael Yu
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced the winning films from this year at a awards breakfast was announced by El Encanto in Santa Barbara with both Jury and Filmmakers in attendance.
The Audience Choice Award sponsored by The Santa Barbara Independent:STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE – Directed by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal
The Nueva Vision Award for Spain/Latin America Cinema:VERSAILLES – Directed by Andrés Clariond Rangel
Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema:A MOSQUITO IN THE EAR – Directed by Nicola Rinciari
The Best Animated Short Film Award:PAPILLON – Directed by Florence Miailhe
The Jeffrey C. Barbakow Award for Best International Feature Film:ADAM’S SAKE – Directed by Laura Wandel
The Best Documentary Short Film Award:A SHORT DOCUMENTARY ABOUT A GIANT PENCIL – Directed by Daniel Straub
The Best Documentary Award:GASLIT – Directed by Katie Camosy
The Best Live-Action Short Film Award:AGNÈS – Directed by Nora Arnezeder
The Social Justice Award sponsored by the Fund for Santa Barbara:STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE – Directed by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal
The ADL Stand Up Award sponsored by ADL Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties:BOOKENDS – Directed by Mike Doyle
The ASC Award for Cinematography sponsored by The American Society of Cinematographers:LOST LAND – Directed by Akio Fujimoto, Cinematography by Yoshio Kitagawa
All three of the short award recipients are now eligible for the Academy Awards.
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