Santa Barbara Film Festival Names 2027 Virtuoso Award Honorees
Carrie Coon, Jaafar Jackson and Inde Navarrette are among eight actors selected for the festival's Virtuoso Awards ahead of its 42nd edition.
The Santa Barbara Film Festival announced the recipients of its 2027 Virtuoso Awards on Friday, with eight actors selected for the honor. The festival's 42nd edition is scheduled for February 3-13, 2027.
The honorees are Carrie Coon for Liberation, Mariana di Girolamo for Wild Horse Nine, Rosalind Eleazar for Misty Green, Jordan Firstman for Club Kid, Anthony Ippolito for I Play Rocky, Jaafar Jackson for Michael, Inde Navarrette for Obsession and Kate O'Flynn for Tender Loving Care, according to Deadline.
Separately, the festival had previously selected John Malkovich to receive its Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 2027 edition. In October 2025, Malkovich won the Best Actor prize at the Venice Film Festival for Wild Horse Nine. At the previous Santa Barbara festival, Michael B. Jordan received the same Outstanding Performer honor ahead of his Best Actor Oscar win for Sinners.
Wild Horse Nine, which stars Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents, reaches theaters on November 6.
Quick answers
When is the 2027 Santa Barbara International Film Festival?
The 42nd edition is scheduled for February 3-13, 2027.
Who is receiving the 2027 Virtuoso Awards?
Carrie Coon, Mariana di Girolamo, Rosalind Eleazar, Jordan Firstman, Anthony Ippolito, Jaafar Jackson, Inde Navarrette and Kate O'Flynn.
When does Wild Horse Nine open in theaters?
Wild Horse Nine opens in theaters on November 6.