“Affleck has come into his own as a multi-dimensional artist with Argo,” stated SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling announcing the honor. “He embodies what the Modern Master Award is all about, and we’re thrilled to honor him this year.”
Past recipients include Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Diane Keaton, Sean Penn, Jeff Bridges, Peter Jackson, George Clooney, Will Smith, Cate Blanchett, Clint Eastwood, James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, and Christopher Plummer.
Per SBIFF: “Affleck will be honored for his work this year as the director, star and producer of the critically acclaimed film Argo. He has proven to be a master of his craft with Argo, receiving acclaim from both critics and audiences. Skillfully capturing the tension brought upon by the subject matter, Affleck uses the film’s pacing and tone to enhance it to its greatest potential. Based on true events, the film chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.”
Source: Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara Film Festival Honors Ben Affleck
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