Andrew Garfield to receive Maltin Modern Master Award at Santa Barbara Film Festival

The award celebrates artists whose careers have made a significant impact on the film industry

Andrew Garfield will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, recognising his contributions to cinema and his work across a range of acclaimed film projects.

The award is one of the festival’s major tributes, celebrating artists whose careers have made a significant impact on the film industry. Garfield joins a long line of actors and filmmakers recognised by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for their achievements on screen.

Garfield has built a reputation for taking on diverse roles in independent films and major studio productions. He earned Academy Award nominations for his performances in Hacksaw Ridge and Tick, Tick… Boom!, while his portrayal of Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network helped establish him as a prominent figure in Hollywood. He also gained widespread recognition for playing Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man films and returning to the role in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

More recently, Garfield has continued to pursue varied projects, including We Live in Time and After the Hunt. He also stars as Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino’s film Artificial, which examines the world of artificial intelligence and the people behind its development.

The Maltin Modern Master Award is named after film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, who has been closely associated with the festival’s tribute programme. The honour recognises individuals whose work has helped shape contemporary cinema.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is known for its annual awards-season events, bringing together performers, directors and other film industry figures ahead of the Academy Awards. Garfield’s recognition adds to the festival’s tradition of celebrating influential talent and performances.