Night of the Stars Tribute
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Conrad Presby Performing Arts Center, La Jolla
Join us for our 25th Anniversary Night of the Stars Tribute, an unforgettable evening honoring cinematic excellence.
The Festival’s most glamorous evening shines as Hollywood’s brightest stars step onto the Red Carpet in La Jolla. This dazzling tribute celebrates the Gregory Peck Excellence in Film Award, previously honoring icons such as Marlee Matlin, Mark Hamill, Annette Bening, Adrien Brody, Laurence Fishburne, Andy Garcia, Kenny Loggins, Sir Patrick Stewart, Geena Davis and more.
Guests enjoy an elegant evening of red carpet arrivals, a
pre-reception, our Student Art Exhibition opening, silent auction,
star-studded awards ceremony, and an unforgettable after-party with music, dancing and celebration.
This memorable evening also spotlights the Annual FOCUS on Impact Student Art Competition Finalists
2025 FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibit
The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibit returned to the San Diego International Film Festival! This year’s showcase debuted at the Night of the Stars Tribute on October 16, 2025 at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, before being displayed throughout the Festival.
The exhibit features artwork from talented middle and high school students across San Diego who use their creativity to reflect on pressing social issues. Their pieces share unique perspectives, bold voices, and powerful stories that inspire conversation and connection.
(Photo) Student finalists from the Focus on Impact Art Competition (Grades 6-10) at the 2025 Night of the Stars Tribute
Past Honorees
2024 Honorees (Left to Right): John Magaro, Mark Hamill , Marlee Matlin and Joe Manganiello ®Strotz Photography
2024 Honorees (Left to Right): Amanda Righetti, Marianne Jean-Baptist, Penelope Ann Miller, Lhakpa Sherpa and Alessandro Nivola ®Strotz Photography