SBIFF Award for excellence in film to Scorsese, reception with a few irishmen

Last night, Belvedere Vodka sponsored the 14^th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film in Santa Barbara.

The tribute was presented to film powerhouse and Academy Award winner, Martin Scorsese at a black-tie gala benefitting the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s free year-round educational programs. Guests included the team of The Irishman: Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron and Kelsey Douglas (Michael Douglas, children), Linda Weinmann, Rodney Williams, and of course Festival director Roger Durling.

Guests raised their glass to Scorsese’s storied career with specialty Belvedere Vodka cocktails which consisted of Belvedere Classic Martini, Belvedere Collins, and Belvedere Eastern Standard. 

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