SBIFF Breaks Boundaries with This Year’s Batch of Films and Honorees
A Look at the 40th Annual Festival Through the Lens of an Intern
The 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival ushered in a boundary-breaking year for the industry. It featured actors, artisans, and directors alike from different backgrounds, genres, and perspectives. This year’s batch of films was cutting-edge and honored a group of brilliant minds who both pioneered and executed cinema masterfully.
I had the pleasure of attending both the Ralph Fiennes tribute and Outstanding Directors Award, contextualizing the masterful standard of this year’s honorees.
Ralph Fiennes, Outstanding Performer of the Year
Beginning with the Fiennes tribute, the evening took audience members on a journey through his extensive and diverse portfolio with more than four decades of brilliant screen appearances. Fiennes provided insight into his beginnings in acting, especially crediting his inspiration from Shakespeare and his mother.
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