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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped on Saturday with awards presented to top films. Read More about SBIFF34 Wraps With Awards Presented to Filmmakers

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 about SBIFF - Saturday, February 9th Highlights

The Festival will close Saturday, February 9 at the Arlington Theatre with the world premiere of Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story directed by Wyatt Daily. Read More about Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story to close SBIFF 2019

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 about SBIFF - Friday February 8, 2019 Highlights

Michael B. Jordan is set to receive the Cinema Vanguard Award for his work in two of the year’s critically acclaimed, culturally significant and record-breaking box office hits, Marvel’s Black Panther and Annapurna’s Creed II. Read More about Michael B. Jordan to be honored with Cinema Vanguard Award at SBIFF 2019

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 about Wherever You Are (Ovunque proteggimi)

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 about Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America

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 about SBIFF - Thursday February 7th Highlights

An actress plans to commit suicide to finally make something of her life and meets a funeral parlor employee who proposes to help her… for better or for worse. Read More about Emma Peeters

SBIFF continues with a Free Filmmaker Seminar a couple Free Screenings along with a number of Filmmaker Q&As. All the details here... Read More about SBIFF - Wednesday February 6th Highlights

The Virtuosos Award presented by UGG is an honor created to recognize a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in film have elevated them into the national cinematic dialogue. Read More about SBIFF 2019 Virtuosos Award Honorees Announced

More free films, Q&As and events including the always popular Virtuosos Awards as the SBIFF continues! Read More about SBIFF - Tuesday February 5th Highlights

Here are the highlights for Monday, February 4th at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Read More about SBIFF - Monday February 4th Highlights

The Artisans Award honors those who have exhibited the most exciting and innovative work of the year in their respective fields. Read More about 2019 Variety Artisans Awards

Women from all stages of film production come together to discuss the unique challenges they have faced and successes they have had in the film industry. Read More about 2019 SBIFF Women's Panel

Following are some key highlights for Sunday, February 3rd at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival! Stay dry! Spend the day in a theatre or two! Read More about SBIFF - Sunday Highlights

Glenn Close receives the prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award at the 34th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Read More about Glenn Close receives Maltin Modern Master Award at SBIFF

Melissa McCarthy receives the prestigious Montecito Award, for her starring role in the critically acclaimed feature Can You Ever Forgive Me?. Read More about Melissa McCarthy receives Montecito Award at SBIFF

The Producers Panel brings together some of the industry's leading producers to provide insight into the business as well as the creative sides of producing. Read More about SBIFF Producers Panel

Viggo Mortenson received the illustrious American Riviera Award on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019. Read More about Viggo Mortenson honored with American Riviera Award at SBIFF 34