Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan have been named Outstanding Performers of the Year by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, organizers announced on Tuesday.
Larson and Ronan, who are among the top Oscar contenders for their performances in “Room” and “Brooklyn,” respectively, will receive their awards on Feb. 8, 2016 in the coastal resort town 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
This marks the first time the Outstanding Performer of the Year award has been given to two honorees.
“This is an incredible year for emerging talent to take center stage and showcase their abilities,” SBIFF executive director Roger Durling said in a statement.