Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Cynthia Erivo to Receive Kirk Douglas Film Award in 2025
Cynthia Erivo, a talented actress and singer, is going to get a special award called the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
This award is given out every year by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
The ceremony will happen in December 2025.
Erivo has already won many awards, like Tonys, Grammys, and Emmys.
She is working towards getting an EGOT, which means winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
She was in the movie 'Wicked' and is going to be in other films soon.
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where the award is given, will be in February 2026.
Cynthia Erivo will receive the 18th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
The award ceremony is scheduled for December 4, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara.
Erivo is a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner, and is aiming for EGOT status.
She starred in 'Wicked: For Good', and is set to star in the film adaptation of 'Prima Facie'.
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place from February 4-14, 2026.
- Who
- Cynthia Erivo
- What
- Cynthia Erivo will receive the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
- When
- December 4, 2025
- Where
- Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara
- Why
- To honor her contributions to cinema.
- Award Name
- Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film
- Recipient
- Cynthia Erivo
- Award Ceremony Date
- December 4, 2025
- Award Ceremony Location
- Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
- Erivo's Notable Work
- Wicked: For Good, Prima Facie, Dracula
- Festival Date
- February 4-14, 2026