Viola Davis to Receive Gregory Peck Award at San Diego Fest — SkimNews
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- Viola Davis will receive the Gregory Peck Award for Cinematic Excellence at this year's San Diego International Film Festival, honoring her work as an artist, activist, producer, philanthropist, and New York Times bestselling author.
- Tonya Mantooth, CEO and artistic director of the festival, called Davis "one of the most extraordinary artists of our time," saying her performances bring "power, vulnerability and truth to every role."
- Cecilia Peck will present the award at the Night of the Stars Tribute on Oct. 13, marking the kickoff of the festival's 25th year.
- The San Diego International Film Festival will run Oct. 13-18 in San Diego, California, with passes and tickets now available.
- Jesse Eisenberg's "The Debut" has been announced as the festival's opening night film.
Why it matters: The Gregory Peck Award recognizes an enduring contribution to cinema, and honoring Davis — one of the rare EGOT winners — at the festival's 25th-anniversary edition gives the milestone-year celebration its highest-profile tribute yet, with the Night of the Stars Tribute drawing attention to the full Oct. 13-18 run.
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