Arlington Theatre - James Franco to Receive Outstanding Performance of the Year

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James Franco to Receive Outstanding Performance of the Year

Saturday, January 29, 2011, 08:00pm

Outstanding Performance of the Year
- James Franco ($70)

Saturday January 29th, 2011
Red Carpet at 7:00pm
Tribute at 8:00pm

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is proud to present James Franco with the Outstanding Performance of the Year Award on Saturday, January 29, 2011. He will be honored for his compelling performance in Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours at the 26th edition of the Fest which runs January 27-February 6, 2011, it was announced today by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling.

This fall will see the release of the highly anticipated 127 Hours, in which Franco stars in the true story of young adventurer, Aron Ralson. After embarking on a journey through the Moab Desert, Ralson finds himself trapped and alone after a boulder crushes his arm deep within a canyon. There he is forced to take any means necessary to escape with his life.

The festivities will take place at the historic Arlington Theatre on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Tickets for the Outstanding Performance of the Year are available now, discounted 20% until November 30 and can be purchased through www.sbfilmfestival.org or by calling 805-963-0023. Mini-Paks for the festival are currently discounted at 20%, while Festival Passes and Packages are currently discounted at 15% and on sale exclusively at www.sbfilmfestival.org and 805-963-0023.

Saturday, January 29, 2011