Andrew Garfield to Receive Maltin Modern Master Award

Andrew Garfield has been selected as the recipient of the Maltin Modern Master Award, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's highest honor. The two-time Oscar-nominated actor will receive the award at the festival's 42nd edition, which runs from February 3 to 13, 2027.

The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, at the historic Arlington Theatre. It will feature a montage of career clips and an on-stage conversation between Garfield and the award's namesake, legendary film critic Leonard Maltin.

Award Significance

The Maltin Modern Master Award recognizes an individual who has significantly enriched culture through their work in film. Established in 1995, it was renamed in 2015 in tribute to Leonard Maltin. The honor has a prestigious history, with past recipients including many of Hollywood's most celebrated figures.

Garfield's Accolades

Andrew Garfield brings an impressive array of accolades to the event. He is a Golden Globe and Tony Award winner, in addition to his two Academy Award nominations. His first Oscar nomination was for his role as Desmond Doss in Hacksaw Ridge in 2016. He earned his second for portraying Jonathan Larson in Tick, Tick... Boom! in 2022, a performance that also won him the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.

On stage, he won a Tony Award for his performance as Prior Walter in Angels in America and received a nomination for Death of a Salesman. His television work garnered an Emmy nomination for FX's Under the Banner of Heaven. Earlier in his career, he received a Golden Globe nomination for The Social Network.

Event Details

The 2027 Santa Barbara International Film Festival will present its awards across its eleven-day run. The Maltin Modern Master Award ceremony for Andrew Garfield is a centerpiece event. Previously announced honorees for the festival include John Malkovich, who will be recognized for his work in Wild Horse Nine.

Garfield's recent projects include the film Artificial, where he plays AI pioneer Sam Altman. The film premiered at the New York Film Festival and is set for a theatrical release by Neon on Christmas Day. He will also appear opposite Jude Law in the Apple TV limited series Wild Things.

The award presentation for Andrew Garfield will take place on February 6, 2027, at the historic Arlington Theatre.