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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
SBIFF Opening Night with Henry-Alex Rubin's 'Disconnect' Image

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
Jennifer Lawrence receives Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at SBIFF Image

Jennifer Lawrence receives Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at SBIFF

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival presented Academy Award® nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 28th edition of the festival. Read More
Amy Adams to receive Cinema Vanguard Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Image

Amy Adams to receive Cinema Vanguard Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival presented award winning actor Amy Adams with the Cinema Vanguard Award on Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was honored for her exceptional performance in this year’s The Master. Read More
Radioman: The Unseen Star of New York's Silver Screen Image

Radioman: The Unseen Star of New York's Silver Screen

We had the opportunity to speak with RADIOMAN director Mary Kerr and Radioman himself on the red carpet! Check out our interview and gallery! Read More
'Musicwood' | Santa Barbara International Film Festival Documentary Selection Image

'Musicwood' | Santa Barbara International Film Festival Documentary Selection

SantaBarbarians had the opportunity to sit down with Maxine Trump, director of the documentary "Musicwood," which had its West Coast premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on January 25th. Read More
SBIFF honors Ben Affleck with Modern Master Award Image

SBIFF honors Ben Affleck with Modern Master Award

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, honors director, producer and actor Ben Affleck with the Modern Master Award at the 28th edition of the Festival. Read More
Daniel Day-Lewis Receives Montecito Award at SBIFF Image

Daniel Day-Lewis Receives Montecito Award at SBIFF

Actor Daniel Day-Lewis with the prestigious Montecito Award at the 28th edition of the Festival on behalf of his inspirational performance in the title role of Lincoln, and as a celebration of his overall career. Read More
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2013 SBIFF Directors Panel

Some of the world’s most renowned directors discussed their films, the industry and the innovations of filmmaking today. Read More
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2013 SBIFF Writers Panel

SBIFF’s It Starts With The Script panel features top writers who “lift the lid” on screenwriting and their journey to the big screen. Read More
SBIFF honors Quentin Tarantino with the American Riviera Award Image

SBIFF honors Quentin Tarantino with the American Riviera Award

Tarantino will be honored on Wednesday, January 30 at the Arlington Theatre. Quentin Tarantino is honored to accept the award as Leo DiCaprio regrettably had scheduling conflicts and cannot attend the previous announced event scheduled for February 1. Read More
Robert De Niro receives SBIFF's 2012 Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film Image

Robert De Niro receives SBIFF's 2012 Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film

Director, producer and Academy Award-winning actor ROBERT DE NIRO was chosen to receive The Santa Barbara International Film Festival's seventh annual KIRK DOUGLAS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FILM at a black-tie Gala dinner at Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Read More
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2012 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The Stars turned out to launch the 27th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theater. Read More