SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - New protective barriers are up at the entry points around the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's main tribute site, the

Angelina Jolie receives the Santa Barbara Film Festival's highest honor for her role in Maria, amid ongoing legal battles with ex-husband Brad Pitt.

Report from Day 2 of SBIFF has Angelina Jolie with Leonard Maltin, the new Animation Panel, and films from near and far.

Investigative reporter Andrew Glazer's documentary “Spring of the Vanishing” has unveiled its first trailer. The film will make its world premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Feb. 10, with both Glazer and producer J.

For the special occasion, Jolie wore a silk slipdress with a backless silhouette. The floor-length dress featured pockets along with a square neckline and thin straps in a cream-white tone. The backless detail of the frock included draped fabric that perfectly framed the “Maria” star’s intricate tattoos.

Angelina Jolie stepped out in an ethereal look on Wednesday at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The "Maria" star opted for an ivory silk gown from Brunello Cucinelli's Eveningwear collection.

According to some critics, Angelina Jolie has reached the peak of her acting abilities. In the film Maria Callas, she embodies the famous opera singer. After the screening at the

Angelina Jolie did not receive an Oscar nomination for her titular role in the film "Maria Callas." However, she was honoured with an award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. The actress dazzled on the red carpet,

Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images Angelina Jolie is remembering her late mom, Marcheline Bertrand. The Oscar winner, 49, shared memories of her mother while accepting the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in California on Wednesday,