New York, February 8, 2016: During the second evening of the 31st annual Santa Barbara Film Festival, UGG presented Johnny Depp with the Maltin Modern Masters award for his achievements in film.
The award is the highest honor given during the 11-day festival, which is running February 3rdthrough February 13th at the historic Arlington theater in the heart of Santa Barbara.
Johnny Depp was honored for his commitment to many diverse roles including Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Chocolat, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Black Mass, just to name a few.
“It is a pleasure to once again join our friends at the SBIFF, in our hometown of Santa Barbara, to honor one of the most accomplished film professionals of our time,” said Nicks Ericsson, UGG® Director of Marketing for the women’s division. “Mr. Depp’s ability to inspire us all through his work is what makes him the perfect recipient for this year’s top honor.”
UGG® presents what was previously known as the Modern Master Award. Established in 1995, it is the highest accolade presented by SBIFF. Created to honor an individual who has enriched our culture through accomplishments in the motion picture industry, it was re-named the Maltin Modern Master Award in 2015 in honor of long-time SBIFF moderator and renowned film critic Leonard Maltin. Past recipients include
Established in 1995, it is the highest accolade presented by SBIFF. Created to honor an individual who has enriched the culture through accomplishments in the motion picture industry, it was re-named the Maltin Modern Master Award in 2015 in honor of long-time SBIFF moderator and renowned film critic Leonard Maltin.
Past recipients include Michael Keaton, Bruce Dern, Ben Affleck, Christopher Plummer, Christopher Nolan, James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Cate Blanchett, Will Smith, George Clooney and Peter Jackson.
In short Johnny Depp will find himself among his Hollywood pals!
“Originally founded in 1978 on the shores of Southern California, we continue to draw inspiration from our relaxed, California casual lifestyle. The spirit of the SBIFF is the perfect backdrop for us to celebrate our roots with our community near and far,” continues Ericsson.
Johnny Depp is a leading Hollywood actor who enjoys popularity across the world including India.
