Fans bring 'Barbie' signs to greet America Ferrera outside the Arlington Theatre before she received the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Fans bring 'Barbie' signs to greet America Ferrera outside the Arlington Theatre before she received the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo

Crowds filled the Arlington Theatre for two tribute events this weekend honoring actors and artists for their work in the film industry.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival held the Virtuosos Award on Saturday, honoring actors for their noteworthy performances in film, and Variety Artisans Award on Sunday, for people with innovative and exciting work in the industry.

Scroll down to view photos from the red carpet and award events.

Virtuosos honorees this year included:

  • Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
  • Colman Domingo, “Rustin” and “The Color Purple”
  • America Ferrera, “Barbie”
  • Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
  • Greta Lee, “Past Lives”
  • Charles Melton, “May December”
  • Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
  • Andrew Scott, “All of Us Strangers”
Billie Eilish on the red carpet for the Variety Artisans Awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday.
Billie Eilish on the red carpet for the Variety Artisans Awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo

Variety Artisans honorees this year included:

  • Stephane Ceretti – VFX (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”)
  • Billie Eilish and Finneas – Songwriter (“Barbie”)
  • Ludwig Göransson – Composer (“Oppenheimer”)
  • Sarah Greenwood & Katie Spencer – Production Designer (“Barbie”)
  • Kazu Hiro – Hairstyling/Makeup (“Maestro”)
  • Jennifer Lame – Editor (“Oppenheimer”)
  • Rodrigo Prieto – Cinematography (“Killers of the Flower Moon”)
  • Michael Semanick – Sound (“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”)
  • Holly Waddington – Costume Designer (“Poor Things”)

The film festival runs through Feb. 17 and has award events, industry panels and film screenings still to come.

Lily Gladstone on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Lily Gladstone on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
Greta Lee on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Greta Lee on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
Da'Vine Joy Randolph on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
Charles Melton on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Charles Melton on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
Charles Melton on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Charles Melton on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
Andrew Scott on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Andrew Scott on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
America Ferrera on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
America Ferrera on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
America Ferrera on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
America Ferrera on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
Jane Lynch on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Jane Lynch on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10. Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
The Virtuosos Awards Saturday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo
The Virtuosos Awards Saturday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Honorees include America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Charles Melton, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Andrew Scott.
The Virtuosos Awards Saturday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Honorees include America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Charles Melton, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Andrew Scott. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo
Credit: Steve Kennedy / Noozhawk photo
Greta Lee takes selfies with fans outside the Arlington Theatre before receiving the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Greta Lee takes selfies with fans outside the Arlington Theatre before receiving the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo
Da'Vine Joy Randolph greets fans outside the Arlington Theatre before she received the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph greets fans outside the Arlington Theatre before she received the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo
Charles Melton takes selfies with fans outside the Arlington Theatre before receiving the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Charles Melton takes selfies with fans outside the Arlington Theatre before receiving the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo
Andrew Scott takes selfies with fans outside the Arlington Theatre before receiving the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Andrew Scott takes selfies with fans outside the Arlington Theatre before receiving the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo
Lily Gladstone takes selfies with fans outside the Arlington Theatre before receiving the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Lily Gladstone takes selfies with fans outside the Arlington Theatre before receiving the Virtuosos Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo
Billie Eilish, third from left, and other honorees celebrate at the Variety Artisans Awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday.
Billie Eilish, third from left, and other honorees celebrate at the Variety Artisans Awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo
Fans greet Billie Eilish outside the Arlington Theatre before the Variety Artisans Awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday. Credit: Fritz Olenberger photo