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Martin Scorsese Masterclass in Cannes

 

 

 

Adam Driver accepted the Outstanding Performers of the Year Award in Santa Barbara

Photo Mark Bennett filmfestivals Day 3 of the 35th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival presented by UGG featured a heartening tribute to 2020 Oscar nominated actor Adam Driver, who received the Outstanding Performers of the Year Award presented by Belvedere Vodka. Driver was recognized for his critically acclaimed work in Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story.    As he arrived to the tribute, the actor was greeted by SBIFF Executive Director Roger D...

2020 SBIFF Producer & Writers Panelists Announced!

Producers Panel Pippa Harris (1917) David Heyman (ONCE UPON A TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD & MARRIAGE STORY) Andrew Miano (THE FAREWELL) Carthew Neal (JOJO RABBIT) Amy Pascal (LITTLE WOMEN) Kwak Sin Ae (PARASITE) Emma Tillinger Koskoff (JOKER & THE IRISHMAN) Moderated by Glenn Whipp Sunday, January 19 @ 10:00am Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara, CA   Writers Panel Stephany Folsom (TOY STORY 4) Greta Gerwig (LITTLE WOMEN) Noah Harpster (A BEAUTIF...

To celebrate it's 20th anniversary SBIFF will screen THREE KINGS and host the Q&A with Director David O. Russell!

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...

SBIFF Montecito Award honoring Lupita Nyong'o

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 ...

Brad Pitt is set to receive the prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award at the 35th annual SBIFF

Maltin Modern Master Award honoring Brad Pitt Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Arlington Theatre Santa Barbara, CA CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS     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...

SBIFF Cinema Vanguard Award honoring Laura Dern Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

Cinema Vanguard Award honoring Laura Dern Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 8:00pm Arlington Theatre Santa Barbara, CA   CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS     Laura Dern will be honored with the Cinema Vanguard Award on Tuesday, January 21st for her remarkable career an...

Renée Zellweger will be honored at next SBIFF with the American Riviera Award

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...

Santa Barbara announcing the 14th Annual Kirk Douglas Award honoring Martin Scorsese

  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 ...

VIDEO: Vanessa Filho Premieres her debut feature film "Angel Face" with Marion Cotillard @ SBIFF 2019

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  ...

IN LOVE & WAR (Danish Film) wins prestigious award and Audience Choice Award at SBIFF 2019

      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...

Party with SBIFF Winners, In Love and War wins Audience Award

  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...

SBIFF at a glance February 9th schedule of events

      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...

SBIFF at a glance February 8th schedule of events

        There are only two days left to catch the Festival films and events! Below is what's scheduled for   Friday, February 8th. Free Daily Film Screen...

SBIFF at a glance February 7th schedule of events

  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...

SBIFF at a glance February 6th schedule of events

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...

SBIFF at a glance February 5th schedule of events

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 ...

SBIFF at a glance February 4th schedule of events

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...

SBIFF at a glance February 3rd program of events

    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...

VIDEO: Glenn Close talks to filmfestivals.com from the red carpet

    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...

VIDEO: SBIFF 2019 - Roma Q&A with Alfonso Cuaron & Yalitza Aparicio + Virtuosos Award Presentation

    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), ...

VIDEO: SBIFF 2019 - Writers Panel with Paul Schrader and Kevin Willmott (Complete)

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.     ...

VIDEO: SBIFF 2019 - Panel with the Producers of Green Book A star is born and Blackklansman (Complete)

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)   ...

VIDEO: Viggo Mortensen talks to filmfestivals.com from the red carpet

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...

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