Santa Barbara film fest hail award champs
February 3, 2008 | 10:42
pm
The Santa Barbara Film Festival wrapped tonight by unveiling award recipients.
See list of more winners HERE.
Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema, given to a unique independent feature that has been made outside mainstream Hollywood: "Amal," directed by Richie Mehta. Prize: Winner received a camera package worth approximately $60,000
Heineken Red Star Award to the most progressive and gifted independent film director: Tao Ruspoli, "Fix." Winner receives a $25,000 promotional package.
Best Foreign Film Award: "Beautiful Bitch" (Germany)
Best Spanish-language film: "La edad de la peseta (The Silly Age)" directed by Pavel Giroud.



