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Santa Barbara Film Festival Sets Full 2025 Program, Will Partner With Direct Relief To Raise Funds For L.A. Wildfires
The Santa Barbara Film Festival announced its lineup and partnership with Direct Relief to help raise funds for L.A. wildfire relief.
“As the tragic events in our sister city of Los Angeles were unfolding, we debated about moving forward with SBIFF,” said the festival’s executive director Roger Durling. Added Claudia Puig, SBIFF’s programming director: “This year’s lineup, featuring films from Peru to Kazakhstan, showcases a diverse range of globally relevant themes, from thought-provoking explorations of social justice to pressing environmental challenges. Moderated by Jazz Tangcay Virtuosos Award presented by Manitou Fund honoring Kieran Culkin [ A Real Pain], Harris Dickinson [ Babygirl], Karla Sofía Gascón [ Emilia Pérez], Selena Gomez [ Emilia Pérez], Ariana Grande [ Wicked], Clarence Maclin [ Sing Sing], Mikey Madison [ Amora], and John Magaro [ September 5] – Sunday, February 9 at 8 p.m. Moderated by Dave Karger Arlington Artist of the Year Award presented by FIJI Water honoring Timothée Chalamet – Tuesday, February 11 at 8 p.m. Moderator to be announced Cinema Vanguard Award honoring Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce – Thursday, February 13 at 8 p.m. Moderated by Pete Hammond Montecito Award presented by Manitou Fund honoring Colman Domingo – Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m. Moderated by Roger Durling Outstanding Directors of the Year Award – Date and Honorees to be announced.
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