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2025 SBIFF Variety Artisans Awards

8:00PM - Arlington Theatre, Saturday, February 8, 2025

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is set to celebrate the artisans who have showcased the most innovative work of the year in their craft. This is now the 11th year of Variety sponsoring these awards.

This year’s honorees include:

2025 SBIFF Writers Panel

  • Judy Becker (“The Brutalist” – Production Design)

  • Kris Bowers (“The Wild Robot” – Original Score)

  • Clement Ducol and Camille (“Emilia Perez” – Original Song)

  • Nick Emerson (“Conclave” – Editing)

  • Jomo Fray (“Nickel Boys” – Cinematography)

  • Tod Maitland (“A Complete Unknown” – Sound)

  • Pierre-Olivier Persin (“The Substance” – Hair/Makeup)

  • Paul Tazewell (“Wicked” – Costume Design)

  • Erik Winquist (“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” – VFX)

Moderator Jazz Tangcay (Variety)

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Now in its eleventh year, Variety‘s partnership with the Santa Barbara Film Festival celebrates the artisans who have showcased the most innovative work of the year in their craft.

“This is a difficult time for the city I call home, Los Angeles. We are all thankful to the first responders and firefighters. As people have come out to volunteer and donate during this time, the power of resilience and community has really been felt throughout. And community is what binds us. I’m grateful to Roger and the festival for bringing the L.A. and Santa Barbara communities together. I’m grateful for the artisans we are honoring. Art has always brought people together in tough times, and so, with this festival, Roger and the artisans, may it connect us and allow us to celebrate the films and music and slowly help us heal,” said Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay.

Credit: Variety

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