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41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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Official poster
Opening film A Mosquito in the Ear by Nicola Rinciari
Closing film Laundry (Uhlanjululo) by Zamo Mkhwanazi
Location Santa Barbara, California, United States
Founded1986
Awards
Hosted bySanta Barbara International Film Festival (organization)
Artistic director Claudia 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, the 2026 edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, took place from February 4 to February 14, 2026, at Santa Barbara, California, United States. [1] In August, October and November 2025, honorary award recipients were announced: the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film was awarded to Cynthia Erivo (for Wicked: For Good ), [2] the Maltin Modern Master Award was awarded to Adam Sandler (for Jay Kelly ), [3] and the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award was awarded to Michael B. Jordan (for Sinners ). [4]

Contents

On October 30, 2025, the Virtuosos Award recipients were announced, which were awarded to Jacob Elordi (for Frankenstein ), Chase Infiniti (for One Battle After Another ), Amy Madigan (for Weapons ), Wagner Moura (for The Secret Agent ), Renate Reinsve (for Sentimental Value ), Sydney Sweeney (for Christy ), Teyana Taylor (for One Battle After Another), and Jeremy Allen White (for Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere ). [5] On January 31, 2026, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (for Sentimental Value) and Wunmi Mosaku (for Sinners) were added to the lineup of Virtuosos Award recipients. [6] Additionally, the Montecito Award was awarded to Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård for his performance in Sentimental Value. [7]

In January 2026, One Battle After Another trio Benicio del Toro, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Sean Penn were announced as the recipients of the Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award. [8] Moreover, Kate Hudson (for Song Sung Blue ) was named Arlington Artist of the Year [9] and Ethan Hawke (for Blue Moon ) was announced as the recipient of the American Riviera Award. [10]

Overview

From February 6 to February 10, Julian Schnabel was feted with a hosted retrospective of his films. [11]

From February 11 to February 14, Jessie Buckley was feted with a hosted retrospective of her films. [12]

Opening and closing nights

On February 4, the festival opened with the film A Mosquito in the Ear , an American drama written and directed by Nicola Rinciari (his directorial debut); it is based upon the graphic novel Una Zanzara nell'Orecchio by Andrea Ferraris. [13]

On February 14, the festival closed with the film Laundry (Uhlanjululo), a South African drama written and directed by Zamo Mkhwanazi (another directorial debut). [14]

Official selection

The festival presented 46 world premieres and 80 United States premieres from 50 countries with half of the films directed by women. [15]

Opening and closing films

The festival opened with Nicola Rinciari's A Mosquito in the Ear and closed with Zamo Mkhwanazi's Laundry (Uhlanjululo). [14]

English titleOriginal titleDirectorProduction countrie(s)
Opening film
A Mosquito in the Ear Nicola RinciariIndia, United States
Closing film
Laundry UhlanjululoZamo MkhwanaziSouth Africa, Switzerland

Feature films

Short films

Awards

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Top (from left to right): Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Hawke, and Kate Hudson
Bottom (from left to right): Adam Sandler, Stellan Skarsgård, and Chloé Zhao
Recipients of the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, the American Riviera Award, the Arlington Artist of the Year Award, the Maltin Modern Master Award, Montecito Award and the Outstanding Director of the Year Award, respectively
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Julian Schnabel (Hamptons International Film Festival 2010).jpg
Honorees Jessie Buckley and Julian Schnabel, honored with a hosted retrospective of their respective films

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. 1 2 Feinberg, Scott (August 19, 2025). "Santa Barbara Film Fest: 'Wicked' Star Cynthia Erivo Tapped for Kirk Douglas Award". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Hammond, Pete (October 15, 2025). "Adam Sandler to Be Honored with Maltin Modern Master Award at Santa Barbara Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Feinberg, Scott (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.
  6. 1 2 3 Jones, Marcus (January 31, 2026). "Hot Off Their Oscar Noms, 'Sinners' and 'Sentimental Value' Stars Round Out SBIFF Virtuosos Tribute". IndieWire . Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Feinberg, Scott (November 13, 2025). "Santa Barbara Film Fest: 'Sentimental Value' Star Stellan Skarsgård Tapped for Montecito Award". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Hammond, Pete; Pedersen, Erik (January 6, 2026). "Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn & Benicio del Toro to Receive Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award at Santa Barbara Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Feinberg, Scott (January 13, 2026). "Santa Barbara Film Fest: 'Song Sung Blue' Star Kate Hudson Tapped for Arlington Artist of the Year Award (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Hammond, Pete (January 28, 2026). "Oscar Nominee Ethan Hawke to Receive Santa Barbara Film Festival American Riviera Award". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  11. Dinaberg, Leslie (February 4, 2026). "In the Hands of Julian Schnabel". Santa Barbara Independent . Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  12. "Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Panels". Santa Barbara Independent . February 3, 2026. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  13. Lehr, Tracy (February 4, 2026). "41st SBIFF Opens with Premiere of 'A Mosquito in the Ear'". KEYT-TV . Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  14. 1 2 Turkeltaub, Payton (January 14, 2026). "Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro and More to Be Honored at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival". Variety . Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  15. Dinaberg, Leslie (January 14, 2026). "The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival Brings a Feast of Movie Magic to Town". Santa Barbara Independent . Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Garner, Glenn (February 14, 2026). "Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2026 Winners — Full List". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  17. 1 2 3 4 Feinberg, Scott (February 4, 2026). "Santa Barbara Film Fest: Four of Five Best Director Oscar Nominees Set for Tribute (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tangcay, Jazz (January 26, 2026). "EJAE, Jack Fisk, Alexandre Desplat and More to Receive Variety Artisans Awards at Santa Barbara Film Festival". Variety . Retrieved January 27, 2026.
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