41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
Founded1986
Awards
Hosted bySanta Barbara International Film Festival (organization)
Artistic directorClaudia Puig
Festival dateOpening: 4 February 2026 (2026-02-04)
Closing: 14 February 2026 (2026-02-14)
Website SBIFF
Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival, is the 2026 edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which will take place from February 4 to February 14, 2026, at Santa Barbara, California, United States. [1] In October and November 2025, honorary awards were announced which are: Outstanding Performer of the Year Award for Michael B. Jordan; Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film for Cynthia Erivo; Maltin Modern Master Award for Adam Sandler. [2]

Contents

On October 30, 2025, Virtuosos Award was announced for Jacob Elordi – ( Frankenstein ), Chase Infiniti – ( One Battle After Another ), Amy Madigan –( Weapons ), Wagner Moura – ( The Secret Agent ), Renate Reinsve – ( Sentimental Value ), Sydney Sweeney – ( Christy ), Teyana Taylor – ( One Battle After Another ), Jeremy Allen White – ( Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere ). [3] Montecito Award was awarded to Stellan Skarsgård, Swedish actor for his performance in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value . [4]

Awards

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Cynthia Erivo, Stellan Skarsgård, and Adam Sandler, recipients of Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film, Montecito Award and Maltin Modern Master Award respectively.

References

  1. ↑ Gillies, Andrew (April 23, 2025). "Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces next year's event dates". KEYT-TV . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ Giana Levy (October 15, 2025). "Adam Sandler to Be Honored at Santa Barbara Film Festival With Maltin Modern Master Award". Variety . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ Scott Feinberg (October 30, 2025). "Santa Barbara Film Fest: Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Chase Infiniti Among Eight Tapped for Virtuosos Award". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ Hammond, Pete (November 13, 2025). "'Sentimental Value' Oscar Contender Stellan Skarsgard To Receive Santa Barbara Film Festival Montecito Award". Deadline . Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ Scott Feinberg (August 19, 2025). "Santa Barbara Film Fest: 'Wicked' Star Cynthia Erivo Tapped for Kirk Douglas Award". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ Scott Feinberg (November 13, 2025). "Santa Barbara Film Fest: 'Sentimental Value' Star Stellan Skarsgård Tapped for Montecito Award". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ Hammond, Pete (October 15, 2025). "Adam Sandler To Be Honored With Maltin Modern Master Award At Santa Barbara Film Festival". Deadline . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  8. ↑ Feinberg, Scott (October 3, 2025). "Santa Barbara Film Fest: 'Sinners' Star Michael B. Jordan Tapped for Performer of the Year Award". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Missy Schwartz (October 30, 2025). "Jacob Elordi, Chase Infiniti Among 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival Honorees". IndieWire . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
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