Iliza Shlesinger, Mira Sorvino to Be Honored at San Diego Film Festival
Shlesinger gets the Trailblazer trophy and Sorvino the Virtuoso Award at the Night of the Stars tribute on Oct. 13 in La Jolla.
Iliza Shlesinger will receive the Trailblazer trophy and Mira Sorvino will receive the Virtuoso Award at the San Diego International Film Festival's Night of the Stars tribute, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The tribute will be held at La Jolla's Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center on Oct. 13.
The festival also added three films to its 2026 selection: Chasing Summer, Elsinore and La Bola Negra.
SDIFF will run from Oct. 13 to 18.
Background
Sorvino recently wrapped production on the sequel to Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, and next stars opposite John Travolta in That's Amore. She also stars with Faye Dunaway, Nicola Peltz Beckham and Jack Huston in the ballet drama Prima. Shlesinger's next special, Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal, bows on Prime Video next March. Her film Chasing Summer, directed by Josephine Decker, debuted at Sundance.
Quick answers
When is the San Diego International Film Festival's Night of the Stars tribute?
The tribute is scheduled for Oct. 13 at La Jolla's Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.
What awards are Iliza Shlesinger and Mira Sorvino receiving?
Iliza Shlesinger will receive the Trailblazer trophy and Mira Sorvino will receive the Virtuoso Award.
When does the San Diego International Film Festival take place?
SDIFF runs from Oct. 13 to 18.