Ryan Gosling will receive the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film at this black tie fundraiser for SBIFF's education programs.

The Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film serves as the annual fundraiser for SBIFF's year round educational programs. The gala was created in partnership with film legend Kirk Douglas to celebrate and honor some of cinema's most unforgettable contributors.

The 16th annual Kirk Douglas Award will honor actor Ryan Gosling for his illustrious career in film on January 13th, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort.

This is a black tie event with a three course dinner. Other celebrity guests will be in attendance to share stories of working with Mr. Gosling.