Virtuosos Award Winners

Please Enjoy The Video Clips from the 2017 Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) Virtusos Award Winner discussion moderated by Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) and took place on Saturday, February 4th.

The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year. The 2017 Virtuosos Award Winners are: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Simon Helberg, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Janelle Monáe, Ruth Negga, Dev Patel and Aaron Taylor Johnson.

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Dev Patel Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Making ‘LION’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Simon Helberg Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About ‘FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’ & Meryl Streep
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Janelle Monáe Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Teresa in ‘MOONLIGHT’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Stephen McKinley Henderson Speaks About August Wilson
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Naomie Harris Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Preparing to Play Paula in ‘MOONLIGHT’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Naomie Harris Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Barry Jenkins & ‘MOONLIGHT’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Ruth Negga Speaks w/ Dave Karger About ‘LOVING’ & Nichols Edgerton
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Stephen McKinley Henderson Speaks About His Three Dreams
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Aaron Taylor Johnson Speaks About The Mental Challenges to Play Ray
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Simon Helberg Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Playing Piano
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Simon Helberg Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Meryl Streep & ‘BIG BANG THEORY’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Naomie Harris Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Paula in ‘MOONLIGHT’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Mahershala Ali Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks Speaks w/ Dave Karger About ‘MOONLIGHT’ & Swimming Scene
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Aaron Taylor Johnson Speaks About Winning A Golden Globe
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Aaron Taylor Johnson Speaks About Developing ‘NOCTURNAL ANIMALS’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Ruth Negga Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About ‘LOVING’ Reviews & the Supreme Court
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Mahershala Ali Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks Speaks w/ Dave Karger About HIDDEN FIGURES & the Future
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Ruth Negga Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Making ‘LOVING’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Dev Patel Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About Playing Saroo Lion
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Mahershala Ali Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks w/ Dave Karger About ‘HIDDEN FIGURES’ & Leaving ‘HOUSE OF CARDS’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Janelle Monáe Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About ‘HIDDEN FIGURES’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Stephen McKinley Henderson Speaks About Making ‘FENCES’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.
Janelle Monáe Virtuosos Award Winner Speaks About ‘MOONLIGHT’
On Sat February 4th Dave Karger (‘Today Show’, ‘Access Hollywood’, ‘TCM’) sat down with each of the honourees of the Virtuosos Award for a candid conversation. The Virtuosos Award was created to recognize a select group of talent who’ve distinguished themselves through breakthrough performances in film that past year.