2025 SBIFF Writers Panel

Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 2025 Writers Panel
FilmDrops · by @caffeineben · 6 cards · published 5 February 2025

11:00AM - ARLINGTON THEATRE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025

“This year’s lineup is as impressive as ever, ranging from megastars like Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande to veteran actors like Kieran Culkin and John Magaro, to true breakouts like Clarence Maclin, Mikey Madison, Harris Dickinson, and Karla Sofía Gascón,” said Karger.

The Virtuosos Award has become one of SBIFF’s most anticipated events, spotlighting rising talent who have captivated audiences and critics alike. Past honorees have included Oscar winners and nominees such as Lily Gladstone, Austin Butler, Ke Huy Quan, and Zendaya.

2024 · Directed by Greg Kwedar · 1h 47m

Based on the true story of a man imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit.

2024 · Directed by Jesse Eisenberg · 1h 30m

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

2024 · Directed by Tim Fehlbaum · 1h 34m

Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage.

2024 · Directed by Ramel Ross, RaMell Ross · 2h 20m

From Academy Award Nominee RaMell Ross comes “A New American Masterpiece”.

2024 · Directed by Brady Corbet · 3h 35m

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes.

2024 · Directed by Edward Berger · 2h

The pope is dead. The throne is vacant. From director Edward Berger, CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope.

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