The 29th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, taking place April 25-30, has announced their honorees for the festival. Two-time Academy Award winner, Rick Carter, will receive the King Vidor Award, and two-time Academy Award-nominee, Judd Hirsch will receive the Spotlight Award. Carter will receive the King Vidor Award as a key section of the Filmmaker’s Award ceremonies on Saturday, April 29, and Judd Hirsch will receive the Spotlight Award prior to the Closing Night Gala on Sunday, April 30. During the Closing Night Gala, a screening of Narvin Samel’s IMordecai, will take place, in which Hirsch stars.
Rick Carter is one of the most notable Production Designers and Art Directors in the industry, laying his hands on movies such as Avatar (2010), and Lincoln (2013). One of his biggest nominations was on Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump (1994).
Judd Hirsch has held a presence in the film, television, and theater industries for over sixty years. He has received two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in Ordinary People (1980) and The Fabelmans (2022). He is most known for his role of Alex Rieger in the classic television series Taxi (1978-1983), for which he won two Emmys.
ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Located half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo’s laid-back vibe and serene natural beauty is the perfect setting for this highly regarded annual film celebration. Filmmakers rave about the warmth and attentiveness that is so much a part of the SLO Film Fest experience, as do the swelling tide of industry pros and film critics who are fast discovering the film festival’s thoughtful audiences and unique programming sensibility.
