The 2007 Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces their slate of films for the 22nd installment.
The festival, which welcomes Chrysler and The New Yorker as Premiere Sponsors, takes place over 11 days beginning Thursday, January 25, 2007, through Sunday, February 4, features 28 World Premieres, 17 US Premieres, and introduces films from 40 countries.
“This is the most ambitious and most diverse line up of events and films the Festival has ever had,” commented SBIFF Director Roger Durling. “There’s a film to satisfy any film-lover’s taste in here.”
It was also announced that the SBIFF will highlight the career achievements of filmmaker Bill Condon, director of this year’s “Dreamgirls,” who will be honored with the Montecito Award, sponsored by UGG Australia and The New Yorker.
“Seeing Bill Condon’s latest film simply solidified my admiration for him,” Durling said.
“His talent has shone with his writing and direction on ‘Gods and Monsters,’ ‘Kinsey’ and now on ‘Dreamgirls’ and I’m pleased that we here in Santa Barbara will have the opportunity to recognize his wonderful style and achievements.
“We’re particularly proud of our honorees this year,” continues Durling. “Together, our honorees are at the top of the heap of the best talent in the past year of film.” Continued...
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