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SBIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to making a positive impact utilizing the power of film. SBIFF is a year-round organization that is best known for its main film festival that takes place each year in February. Over the past 30 years the Santa Barbara International Film Festival has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 90,000 attendees and offering 11days of 200+ films, tributes and symposiums. We bring the best of independent and international cinema to Santa Barbara, and we continue to expand our year-round operation to include a wide range of educational programming, fulfilling our mission to engage, enrich and inspire our community through film.
In June 2016, SBIFF entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. The theatre is SBIFF’s new home and is the catalyst for our program expansion. This marks the first time that Santa Barbara has had a 24/7 community center focused on the art of film and is an incredible opportunity to expand our mission of educational outreach. Particularly important to SBIFF is making available high quality learning opportunities for underserved and vulnerable populations. Our programs and reach are more robust than ever before.
To celebrate it's 20th anniversary, join us for a FREE screening of THREE KINGS followed by a Q&A with Director David O. Russell! (three-time Oscar Nominee for Best Director – Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and The Fighter)
Saturday, January 18 at 2:00pm – Lobero Theatre
The film stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, and Spike Jonze
At the end of the Gulf War, a small band of American soldiers in Iraq seek adve...
The Montecito Award honoring Lupita Nyong'o will take place Monday, January 20th, 2020 at 8:00pm, Arlington Theatre Santa Barbara, CA
Today SBIFF announced that Lupita Nyong’o will receive the Montecito Award. She will be honored on Monday, January 20th for her impressive career and most recent performance in Jordan Peele’s Us.
“Lupita is a ferocious performer, gifted with both boundless appeal and precision. We are a huge fan of everything ...
Maltin Modern Master Award
honoring
Brad Pitt
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Brad Pitt is set to receive the prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award at the 35th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Pitt will be honored on Wednesday, January 22nd for his long sta...
Cinema Vanguard Award honoring Laura Dern
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
8:00pm
Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Laura Dern will be honored with the Cinema Vanguard Award on Tuesday, January 21st for her remarkable career an...
Zellweger will be recognized for her many attributes to the art of film over the years, and most recently, her work as Judy Garland in LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions’ JUDY. The tribute will take place at the historic Arlington Theatre during the 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
“Ms. Zellweger has always displayed a deep commitment and discipline in her performances which has always made me root for her and admire her deeply. In Judy - she adds a...
We invite you to the event of the year,
our black tie fundraiser for SBIFF's Education Programs.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5:30pm – Red Carpet Cocktail Reception
7:00pm – Dinner and Tribute
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS:
PRODUCER – $25,000 ($17,640 tax deductible)
• Prime table for ten
• Red carpet cocktail reception for all guests
• Acknowledgment in the tribute journal
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Red Carpet moment from Santa Barbara International film festival 2019.
French Director Vanessa Filho wrote and directed her first feature film which premiered in Cannes 2018 at "Un Certain Regard" and has the US premiere in Santa Barbara
The film Angel Face stars the fantastic french star actress Marion Cotillard
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The Danish film IN LOVE & WAR wins Audience Choice Award and the Nordic Cinema Award at the renowned Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF).
The jury of the Nordic Cinema Competition states: “Intricate tale of the anguish of war. Totally unpredictable, highly original. Amazing Photography, editing and acting.”
Over the past 32 years, SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attract...
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG®, will return for the 35th edition January 15 – 25, 2020. 200+ Films featuring over 120 World and US premieres, Industry Panels, Celebrity Tributes, and Educational and Free Community Programs will be held throughout Santa Barbara, including the Arlington and Lobero Theatres.
"We're so grateful to all of our honorees, filmmakers, attendees, sponsors, press and volunteers for making the 34t...
This was the last day of the Festival. We hope you've been having as much fun as we have. If you haven't had a chance to partake, don't miss out! Below is the scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, February 9th.
Free Daily Film Screenings
Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis
followi...
With only a couple days left of the Festival be sure to catch a film or event before it's over! Below is what's scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 7th.
Free Daily Film Screenings
Admission will be on a fi...
Free Filmmaker Seminar
Sponsored by Driscoll's
Topic: Making Shorts
11:00am in at the Festival Pavilion (Lobero Theatre Courtyard located on Anacapa Street side)
Free Daily Film Screenings
Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis
following passholder admission.
Free Film: Working Man
2:00pm Lobero Theatre
Super Silent Sunday Sponsored by Winchester Mystery House
Rescheduled FREE screening of: Metropolis
5:30pm Arlington Theatre
Live ac...
Free Daily Film Screenings
Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis
following passholder admission.
Film: Laila at the Bridge
2:00pm Lobero Theatre
Q&A with Elizabeth Mirzaei (director) after the film (Sponsored by Toyota Mirai)
Free Filmmaker Seminar
Sponsored by Driscoll's
Topic: Documentary Filmmakers
11:00am in at the Festival Pavilion (Lobero Theatre Courtyard located on Anacapa Street side)
Virtuosos Award
Presented by ...
Free Daily Film Screenings
Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis
following passholder admission.
Film: Winter Flies
2:00pm Lobero Theatre
Variety Artisans Awards Sponsored by Variety
Honoring Barry Alexander Brown (BlackKklansman), Ruth Carter (Black Panther), Fiona Crombie (The Favourite), Lukasz Zal (Cold War), Patricia Dehaney (Vice), David Shirk (Ready Player One), Marc Shaiman (Mary Poppins Returns), Skip Lievsay, Craig Henighan and...
AppleBox Family FREE Film: Ralph Breaks the Internet
10:00am Arlington Theatre
Super Silent Sunday Sponsored by Winchester Mystery House
Free screening of: Metropolis
2:00pm @ Arlingto...
The 34th Santa Barbara International Film Festival had rescheduled its presentation of the Maltin Modern Master Award for Six-time Academy Award nominated actress Glenn Close, to Sunday, February 3rd. Close received the award for her work in Sony Picture Classics’ THE WIFE.
The Maltin Modern Master Award was established in 1995 and is the highest accolade presented by SBIFF. Created to honor an individual who has enriched our culture through...
Outstanding Directors of the Year
An award given to a director not afraid to push the envelope in the cinematic world and has the eye for the picture they want to present and then does so, with an expertise that is both gracious and bold. Recipients:
2019 – Alfonso Cuaron (Roma), Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite), Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman), Adam McKay (Vice), and Pawel Pawlikowski (Cold War)
2018 – Christopher Nolan (DUNKIRK), Greta Gerwig (LADY BIRD), ...
Top screenwriters discuss the process of giving life to a film, the challenges that arise on the journey to the big screen, and what it takes to succeed.
Join the conversation with Paul Schrader and Kevin Willmott, moderated by Anne Thompson.
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The SBIFF 2019 Producers Panel brings together the industry’s most prolific “doers” to talk about their current projects, hopes for the future of filmmaking, and insights into the creative side of producing.
Join the conversation moderated by Glenn Whipp with Jim Burke (Green Book), Bill Gerber (A Star is born), Raymond Mansfield (BLACKKLANSMAN)
...
Viggo Mortensen (running for the Best Actor Oscar with "Green Book") received the American Riviera ™ Award at SBIFF 2019
Introduction by Roger Durling Executive Director SBIFF
Santa Barbara has long been described as the American Riviera™. SBIFF proudly places this trademarked name on our award for outstanding achievement in American film.
Past Recipients list is impressive:
2019 – Viggo Mortensen
2018 – Sam Rockwell
2017...
Santa Barbara International Film Festival paid a tribute to Oscar nominated Actor Rami Malek who received the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award for his performance in FOX’s 2018 release, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY.
The actor stands as a strong contender for the Oscar!
SBIFF 2019 - Outstanding Performer Award Presentation to Rami Malek
Outstanding Performer(s) of the Year Award
This tribute was created to honor the actor or actress whose r...
The 34th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) welcomed this year’s five Academy Award nominees for Best Director. Alfonso Cuarón (“Roma”), Yorgos Lanthimos (“The Favourite”), Spike Lee (“BlacKkKlansman”), Adam McKay (“Vice”), and Pawel Pawlikowski (“Cold War”) each participated in a one-on-one interview with The Hollywood Reporter’s awards colu...
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has star wattage and a wealth of premieres in a Mediterrean-style city by the sea.
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