Iconic actor, writer, producer, and comedy legend Will Ferrell will be honored with the prestigious 17th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Saturday, February 17th, 2024.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Saturday, February 17th, 2024.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Friday, February 16th, 2024.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Thursday, February 15th, 2024.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Wednesday, February 14th, 2024.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Tuesday, February 13th, 2024.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Monday, February 12th, 2024.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Sunday, February 11th, 2024.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival put out the following list of notable events for Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG®, will return for the 35th edition January 15 – 25, 2020.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped on Saturday with awards presented to top films.
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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!
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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.
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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...
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SBIFF continues with a Free Filmmaker Seminar a couple Free Screenings along with a number of Filmmaker Q&As. All the details here...
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More free films, Q&As and events including the always popular Virtuosos Awards as the SBIFF continues!
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Here are the highlights for Monday, February 4th at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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The Artisans Award honors those who have exhibited the most exciting and innovative work of the year in their respective fields.
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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!
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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.
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Glenn Close receives the prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award at the 34th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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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.
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Critically-acclaimed actor Rami Malek will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award for his Academy Award nominated work in BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY.
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FREE Screening of ROMA followed by a Q&A with Oscar Nominees: Director Alfonso Cuarón and Yalitza Aparicio! Thursday, January 31, 2019, 4:00pm at the Lobero Theatre.
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SBIFF honors 5 Oscar Nominated Directors with Outstanding Directors of the Year Award.
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The 34th edition of the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs from January 30th to February 9th, 2019.
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