Yahoo Lifestyle Kris Bowers, Clément Ducol and Camille, Paul Tazewell and More to Receive Variety Artisans Awards at Santa Barbara Film Festival
Oscar-nominated artisans Kris Bowers (“The Wild Robot”), Clément Ducol and Camille (“Emilia Perez), Paul Tazewell (“Wicked”) and Judy Becker (“The Brutalist”) are among the recipients being honored at Variety’s Artisans Awards.
Variety’s 11th annual Artisans Awards is set to take place on Feb. 8 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
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The festival will be dedicated to Los Angeles. Earlier this month, devastating wildfires affected nearly 200,000 residents and burnt thousands of homes and structures. In a statement, the festival’s creative director Roger Durling said, “As the tragic events in our sister city of Los Angeles were unfolding, we debated about moving forward with SBIFF. Film has always been a conduit for comfort and renewal, and film festivals play a vital role in fostering a sense of connection. Festivals build community, and create an outlet for the process of feelings. In light of this, it became clear that we must move forward with our 40th edition.” He added, “We will put in place an initiative during it to raise funds for LA in partnership with Direct Relief.”
Throughout the Festival, all donations, in partnership with SBIFF and Direct Relief, will be doubled through a $100,000 matching grant.
The Artisans Awards at Santa Barbara will be reflective of that tone as it honors the craftspeople behind this year’s biggest films in one-to-one and group conversations.
Durling said, “This event highlights the fact that film, at its heart, is one of the most collaborative of the arts — and these extraordinary artists being celebrated are the cream of the crop of this past year in cinema. And in the spirit of collaboration, SBIFF loves partnering with Variety for this one of a kind and unforgettable evening.”
Variety‘s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay, who will be hosting the night, said, “This is a difficult time for the city I call home, Los Angeles. We are all thankful to the first responders and firefighters. As people have come out to volunteer and donate during this time, the power of resilience and community has really been felt throughout. And community is what binds us. I’m grateful to Roger and the festival for bringing the L.A. and Santa Barbara communities together. I’m grateful for the artisans we are honoring. Art has always brought people together in tough times, and so, with this festival, Roger and the artisans, may it connect us and allow us to celebrate the films and music and slowly help us heal.”
The Variety Artisans Awards honorees are below:
Judy Becker – “The Brutalist” – Production Design
Kris Bowers- “The Wild Robot” – Original Score
Clement Ducol and Camille – “Emilia Perez” – Original Song
Nick Emerson – “Conclave” – Editing
Jomo Fray – “Nickel Boys” – Cinematography
Tod Maitland – “A Complete Unknown” – Sound
Pierre-Olivier Persin – “The Substance” – Hair/Makeup
Paul Tazewell – “Wicked” – Costume Design
Erik Winquist – “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” – VFX
Previous Artisan Award recipients include Billie Eilish and Finneas for “Barbie,” Ludwig Goransson for “Oppenheimer,” Mark Bridges for “Phantom Thread,” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for “Mank,” Mia Neal for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” Ruth Carter for “Black Panther” and Sandy Powell for “The Irishman.”
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