Gregory Peck Award

It is named in memory of iconic actor Gregory Peck with the support of his family.

[3] Its original name was the "Gregory Peck Excellence in the Art of Film Award.

Since the DIFF was forced to close due to financial reasons in 2019, the award is presented exclusively at SDIFF.

[5] Winners in Dingle were awarded with a design based on "The Aglish Pillar" created by Irish Jeweller Brian de Staic.

[6][7] Winners in San Diego have received a "Golden Eagle Statuette" sculpted by Apache artist Ruben Chato.