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2024 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNING FILMS ANNOUNCED

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Read More
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SBIFF39: Update for Saturday, Feb. 17th

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Read More
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SBIFF39: Update for Friday, Feb. 16th

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Friday, February 16th, 2024. Read More
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SBIFF39: Update for Thursday, Feb. 15th

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Thursday, February 15th, 2024. Read More
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SBIFF39: Update for Wednesday, Feb. 14th

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. Read More
SBIFF 39: Paul Giamatti Honored With Cinema Vanguard Award Image

SBIFF 39: Paul Giamatti Honored With Cinema Vanguard Award

Paul Giamatti Honored With Cinema Vanguard Award February 14th at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Read More
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SBIFF39: Update for Tuesday, Feb. 13th

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. Read More
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SBIFF39: Update for Monday, Feb. 12th

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Monday, February 12th, 2024. Read More
SBIFF 39: Martin Scorsese & Justine Triet Honored With Directors of the Year Award Image

SBIFF 39: Martin Scorsese & Justine Triet Honored With Directors of the Year Award

Directors of the Year Award given to Justine Triet (ANATOMY OF A FALL) and Martin Scorsese (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON). Read More
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SBIFF 39 - Variety Artisans Award

Get ready for a day of artistic mastery at the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the Variety Artisans Award. Join us on February 11, 2024, at the Arlington Theater, 11AM to celebrate the innovators behind this year's most captivating films, from visual effects to songwriting and beyond. Read More
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SBIFF 39: Writers Panel

Moderated by Anne Thompson of IndieWire, the SBIFF Writer's panel will feature 7 writers, all nominated for Oscars this year! Read More
SBIFF 39: Mark Ruffalo Honored With American Riviera Award Image

SBIFF 39: Mark Ruffalo Honored With American Riviera Award

Mark Ruffalo was honored with the American Riviera Award February 11th at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Read More
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SBIFF 39: Virtuosos Award Honors Exceptional Talent in Film

Get ready for an evening of stellar performances at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival! Join us on February 10, 2024, to celebrate the exceptional talents of Danielle Brooks, America Ferrera, and more as they receive the prestigious Virtuosos Award. Read More
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SBIFF39: Update for Saturday, Feb. 10th

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Saturday, February 10th, 2024. Read More
SBIFF 39: Producers Panel Image

SBIFF 39: Producers Panel

SBIFF's Annual Producers Panel Read More
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SBIFF 39: International Panel

SBIFF's Annual International Panel Read More
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SBIFF39: Update for Sunday, Feb. 11th

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Sunday, February 11th, 2024. Read More
Robert Downey Jr. Celebrated with Maltin Modern Master Award at SBIFF Image

Robert Downey Jr. Celebrated with Maltin Modern Master Award at SBIFF

Join us as we delve into the illustrious evening at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where Robert Downey Jr. was honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award. Discover how this cinematic giant’s journey from his early days to becoming a global icon captivated the audience, with insights from Leonard Maltin and heartfelt tributes from peers. Read More
Bradley Cooper Presented SBIFF's Performer of the Year Award Image

Bradley Cooper Presented SBIFF's Performer of the Year Award

An evening of cinematic brilliance unfolded as Bradley Cooper was honored with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Outstanding Performer of the Year Award. Surprise presenters Brad Pitt and the captivating Carey Mulligan were on hand to honor Cooper in our beautiful and historic Arlington Theatre. Pete Hammond of Deadline, a long time friend to the SBIFF skillfully navigated through a retrospective of Cooper's multi-faceted career - from his impactful acting roles to his distinguished work as a writer and director. Dive into the highlights of this the first tribute of the 39th edition of the festival. Read More
Ryan Gosling to receive SBIFF's Kirk Douglas Award Image

Ryan Gosling to receive SBIFF's Kirk Douglas Award

The 16th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be presented to acclaimed actor Ryan Gosling Read More
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28th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The 28th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped today at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara.  Once again the festival was able to attract some of the Hollywood's biggest actors, writers, directors and producers along with hundreds of independent filmmakers from around the world. Read More
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'Load' | SBIFF Animated Short 2015

2015 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award Winner for Best Animation Short Film! Sinking under the weight of his own memories, a man confronts the questions: Is our past more important than life? What would we give up in order to keep on going? Read More
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SBIFF Opening Night with Henry-Alex Rubin's 'Disconnect'

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival opened tonight with the US premiere of Henry-Alex Rubin's "Disconnect". A sold out Arlington Theatre played host to the film and red carpet event Read More
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SBIFF34 Wraps With Awards Presented to Filmmakers

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped on Saturday with awards presented to top films. Read More
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2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG®, will return for the 35th edition January 15 – 25, 2020. Read More
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SBIFF - Saturday, February 9th Highlights

It's the final day of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. More free films, a pile of screenings with Q&As and of course the closing night film - Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story. Go support the festival and all the great filmmakers that have shown their films the past 10 days! Read More
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SBIFF - Friday February 8, 2019 Highlights

Just a couple more days left of the 34th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Go see a movie or two. The FREE film is Between the Lines and there are a number of Q&As today! All the highlights are here. Read More
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Wherever You Are (Ovunque proteggimi)

When Alessandro wears his shiny, lucky shirt, he feels stunning. He doesn’t feel his fifty years. After singing for an ungrateful audience, almost every Saturday night, he starts his day at Blu Star Disco. When his mother refuses to lend him some money to impress two young girls, Alessandro loses his mind.... Read More
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Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America

The freedom to speak out, to express one’s individual ideas, and to be accepted for being different resonates at the heart of “HUGH HEFNER'S AFTER DARK: SPEAKING OUT IN AMERICA.” This documentary features the most cutting-edge personalities and the best and most captivating performances from Hugh Hefner’s landmark TV Series, “Playboy’s Penthouse” and “Playboy After Dark”. Read More
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SBIFF - Thursday February 7th Highlights

SBIFF continues with a Free Filmmaker Seminar a Free Screening, a number of Filmmaker Q&As and the Cinema Vanguard Award Honoring Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther). All the details here... Read More