UGG Australia And Santa Barbara International Film Festival Honor Michael Keaton With "Modern Master Award"

UGG Australia And Santa Barbara International Film Festival Honor Michael Keaton With "Modern Master Award"

"UGG Tribute Night" Awards Keaton for His Life's Work and Contributions to Film

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- UGG® (UGG), a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK) and presenting sponsor of the 30(th) AnnualSanta Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), honored Michael Keaton with the Modern Master Award on Saturday January 31(st). The award is the highest honor presented by SBIFF, which is running through February 7(th) at the historic Arlington Theater in downtown Santa Barbara, California.

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Keaton was honored for his distinguished career, including his compelling performance in Alejandro G. Inarritu's Birdmanor (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).

"We couldn't be more excited to continue our partnership with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and honoring Mr. Keaton," says UGG® President Connie Rishwain. "His lifelong commitment to delivering such powerful performances that inspire audiences is unparalleled and we are proud to highlight his achievements through this prestigious forum."

Michael Keaton at SBIFF presented by UGG Australia: https://drop.deckers.com/sbiff2015

Now through February 7(th), the Lobero Theater is hosting the UGG® Pavilion, a fully-furnished area highlighting the UGG Home collection and location of the various after parties following each festival tribute event. During the day, the UGG Pavilion will be utilized for film workshops as well as VIP interviews. On display at the UGG Pavilion is the spring 2015 collection, calling on beach aesthetics with a modern, contemporary twist.

"We are pleased to offer SBIFF attendees access to the UGG® Pavilion where they can take a break and relax in the comforts of our luxurious UGG Home collection including shearling rugs, cashmere throws and knit pillows," continued Rishwain.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, is dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. Now celebrating its 30(th) anniversary, SBIFF offers more than 200 films, tributes and symposiums that range from American indie films to world cinema and everything in-between.

About the UGG® Brand
Founded in 1978 in California, UGG® has built a reputation on luxury and comfort by using only the finest materials in the world, employing the highest standards of craftsmanship, and delivering new and innovative styles well beyond the original Classic boots. The UGG® brand is recognized as a premium lifestyle brand with more than $1 billion in annual sales, offering footwear, loungewear, outerwear, home products, cold weather accessories and handbags under the UGG Women, UGG for Men, UGG Kids, UGG Handbags, UGG Loungewear, UGG Home and I HEART UGG® product lines. The brand's concept and outlet stores offer the ultimate brand experience with 130-plus locations worldwide, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. For more information, visit our website, www.uggaustralia.com, and our blog, blog.uggaustralia.com. @UGGAustralia #THISISUGG

About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, I HEART UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, TSUBO®, Ahnu®, MOZO®, and HOKA ONE ONE®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, 138 Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.

Company Contact:
UGG Australia
Emma Oldenkamp
212.247.8552
emma.oldenkamp@deckers.com

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