Will Ferrell to Be Feted With Kirk Douglas Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
variety.comDiego Ramos Bechara editor Will Ferrell will be feted with the 17th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Since 2006, the award has been given to a lifelong contributor to cinema through their work in front of or behind the camera.
This marks the third time since Douglas’ death that the honor will be awarded. The prestigious award, which benefits Santa Barbara International Film Festival‘s year-round educational programs, will be presented to the comedian and actor of “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Barbie,” “Step Brothers,” “The Office” and many others.
Ferrell’s Netflix documentary “Will & Harper” premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Along with producing partner Jessica Elbaum, Ferrell is also the co-founder of Gloria Sanchez Productions.
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