Overview

• More than 50 Oscar nominees will participate in panels and receive awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
• Bradley Cooper, Annette Bening, and Robert Downey Jr. are among the stars receiving tributes.
• Panels include discussions with producers, writers, and international filmmakers, as well as a special women's panel.
• The festival opens with the world premiere of Disney's 'Madu' and closes with Heather Graham's 'Chosen Family'.
• Oscar voting begins five days after the festival, highlighting its significance in the awards season.