Crowds pack the barrier area hoping to meet Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities on Thursday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Crowds pack the barrier area hoping to meet Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities on Thursday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival ends Saturday after hundreds of film screenings, packed tributes, and sessions with industry insiders that draw back the curtain on filmmaking.

Take a look back on this year’s coverage from Noozhawk so far, including red carpet photos, awards for standout acting and directing, panel discussions, and films with Santa Barbara connections.

Actor Michael B. Jordan was honored with the festival's Outstanding Performer Award for his portrayal of twins in 'Sinners.'
Actor Michael B. Jordan was honored with the festival’s Outstanding Performer Award for his portrayal of twins in “Sinners.” Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
Honoree Stellan Skarsgård received the Montecito Award tribute during the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF
Actors Sean Pen and Benicio Del Toro on the red carpet Monday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Actors Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro on Monday night. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio on the red carpet Monday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Monday night. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
Celebrated comedic actor Adam Sandler walks the red carpet on his way to accepting the Maltin Modern Master Award for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Thursday night.
Celebrated comedic actor Adam Sandler walks the red carpet on his way to accepting the Maltin Modern Master Award. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
Actress and activist Jane Fonda walks the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Thursday night.
Actress and activist Jane Fonda. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
'All of the Above' representatives John Camardella, Theresa Sheridan, Gretchen Cozine, Alanna Schmelter, Lily Qi, Allison Walsh and Nilufer Lily Kaya walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Thursday night.
From left, “All of the Above” representatives John Camardella, Theresa Sheridan, Gretchen Cozine, Alanna Schmelter, Lily Qi, Allison Walsh and Nilufer Lily Kaya. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
Mozhdah Jamalzadah, Sahar Parniyan, Vida Samadzai, Nelofer Pazira and Brishkay Ahmed of 'In the Room' walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Thursday night.
From left, Sahar Parniyan, Vida Samadzai, Brishkay Ahmed, Nelofer Pazira and Mozhdah Jamalzadah of “In the Room.” Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
'The Long Spring' film representatives walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival including actor Warren Mendy, Director Olly Ginelli and designers Meddy Hunter and Josie Hunter.
“The Long Spring” film representatives, from left, actor Warren Mendy, Director Olly Ginelli and designers Meddy Hunter and Josie Hunter. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
'Imbalance' actors Nicholas Gonzales and Sarah Lawrence and Writer-Director Dale Stamos walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
“Imbalance” actors Nicholas Gonzales and Sarah Lawrence, with Writer-Director Dale Stamos at right. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
'Behind the Mask' writer and director Catherine Andre walks the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
“Behind the Mask” writer and director Catherine Andre. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
'Sense of Emergency' Producer Brad M. Johnson and Writer-Director Madeline Down walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
“Sense of Emergency” Producer Brad M. Johnson and Writer-Director Madeline Down. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
'A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil' representatives walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
“A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil” representatives walk the red carpet. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
'The Finger Wife' co-directors Dan Lund and Taryn Stickrath-Hutt walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
“The Finger Wife” co-directors Dan Lund and Taryn Stickrath-Hutt. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
Chloé Zhao walks the red carpet Tuesday night.
“Hamnet” Director Chloé Zhao. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
Joachim Trier walks the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on Tuesday night.
“Sentimental Value” Director Joachim Trier. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
Josh Safdie walks the red carpet Tuesday night.
“Marty Supreme” Director Josh Safdie on Tuesday night. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
“Sinners” Director Ryan Coogler. Credit: Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF
"Gaslit" cast members walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Thursday night including Diane Wilson, Jenny Espino, Connie Britton and Jane Fonda, and Director Katie Camosy.
From left, “Gaslit” cast members Diane Wilson, Jenny Espino, Connie Britton and Jane Fonda, with Director Katie Camosy. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo
"Dear Lara" representatives walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Thursday night including producers Sanjana Bhambhani, Christy McGill and Patrick Hamm, Director Lara St. John and Editor Christie Herring.
“Dear Lara” representatives walk the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Thursday night, including producers Sanjana Bhambhani, Christy McGill and Patrick Hamm, Director Lara St. John and Editor Christie Herring. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo

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Noozhawk executive editor Giana Magnoli can be reached at gmagnoli@noozhawk.com.