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2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival to Honor Star Talent

10/31/2025

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The 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival will present the Virtuoso Award to Jacob Elordi, Chase Infiniti, Wagner Moura, Sydney Sweeney, and Teyana Taylor on February 8, 2026.
The festival will take place from February 4-14, 2026, at venues such as the Arlington Theater.
TCM host Dave Karger will moderate the award ceremony for the 16th time, continuing a tradition that honors exceptional talent in film.
The festival aims to highlight Oscar contenders and celebrate diverse cinematic performances.

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The 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival will present the Virtuoso Award to Jacob Elordi, Chase Infiniti, Wagner Moura, Sydney Sweeney, and Teyana Taylor on February 8, 2026.
The festival will take place from February 4-14, 2026, at venues such as the Arlington Theater.
TCM host Dave Karger will moderate the award ceremony for the 16th time, continuing a tradition that honors exceptional talent in film.
The festival aims to highlight Oscar contenders and celebrate diverse cinematic performances.