Eight Honorees Announced for SBIFF's Virtuosos Award

Eight Honorees Announced for SBIFF’s Virtuosos Award

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization. Over the past 35 years, SBIFF has become one of the...

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Published: November 2, 2025

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VIRTUOSOS AWARD HONORING
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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
8:00PM
ARLINGTON THEATRE

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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced the recipients of the 2026 Virtuosos Award, an honor established to recognize a select group of talent whose exceptional work in films this year has placed them at the center of the conversation around noteworthy cinematic performances. Jacob Elordi, Chase Infiniti, Amy Madigan, Wagner Moura, Renate Reinsve, Sydney Sweeney, Teyana Taylor and Jeremy Allen White will discuss their work and receive their awards in person on Sunday, February 8 during the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The evening will be moderated for the 16th year by Dave Karger, Turner Classic Movies host.

“This year’s group of Virtuosos are as impressive as they are eclectic. We’ve got three international actors, two megastars from acclaimed television series, two breakouts from the latest Paul Thomas Anderson film, and even one veteran performer who earned an Oscar nomination 40 years ago. I can’t wait to return to Santa Barbara for my 16th year and chat with them all,” said Karger.