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“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic
and comedic force in front of the camera.
This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant
performance as Ken in BARBIE – a film that truly demanded
the attention of critics and moviegoers around the world
– he has become a true cinematic powerhouse,”
stated Executive Director, Roger Durling.
Seen as one of the most exciting actors of
this generation, Gosling is a two-time Academy Award nominee
for his work in “Half Nelson” and “La La Land,” and a
four-time Golden Globe nominee and one-time winner for his
role as Sebastian in “La La Land.”
Over the course of his decades-spanning career, Gosling has
additionally garnered numerous accolades, including winning
a Film Independent Spirit Award, a National Board of Review
Award and more, as well as nominations from BAFTA and
the Screen Actors Guild.
He has received recognition from numerous prestigious critics’
associations and prominent film festivals worldwide, from
Cannes to Palm Springs to Sundance, and has previously been
recognized by SBIFF as Outstanding Performer of the Year in
2017 for his performance in “La La Land,” and the Cinema
Vanguard Award in 2008 for his work in “Lars and the Real
Girl.”
Amongst other titles, Gosling’s diverse filmography includes
acclaimed films such as Derek Cianfrance’s “Blue Valentine,”
Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive,” Glenn Ficarra & John Requa’s
“Crazy, Stupid, Love.,” Adam McKay’s “The Big Short” and
Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049.”
He will next be seen in “The Fall Guy,” starring opposite
Emily Blunt and directed by David Leitch.
Since 2006, the annual Kirk Douglas Award
for Excellence in Film has been awarded to a lifelong
contributor to cinema through their work in front of the
camera, behind, or both.
Past honorees are Michelle Yeoh, Martin Scorsese, Hugh Jackman, Dame Judi
Dench, Warren Beatty, Jane Fonda, Jessica Lange, Forest
Whitaker, Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Harrison Ford,
Quentin Tarantino, Ed Harris, and John Travolta.
The 39th Santa Barbara International Film
Festival took place LIVE February 7 - February 17, 2024.
Official events including screenings, filmmaker Q&As,
industry panels, and celebrity tributes, were held
throughout the city, including at the historic Arlington
Theatre.
Last year, the festival had 52 world
premieres, 78 U.S. premieres, with honorary awards feted on
Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan
Fraser, Austin Butler, Kerry Cordon, Danielle Deadwyler,
Nina Hoss, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jeremy Strong, Colin
Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Todd Field
and Martin McDonagh.
A-list and industry guests will once again
ascend to Santa Barbara, making it a must-stop location on
the awards circuit, and delivering a record number of films
with many World and U.S. premieres. |