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...
Brief interview of Sam Elliott by Mark & Guy.
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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...
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)
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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...
Santa Barbara International Film Festival SBIFF 2019 Reel Nature Sidebar Films Sponsored by TOYOTA Mirai:
Anthropocene
The Biggest Little Farm
The Map to Paradise
Sharkwater Extinction
Silent Forests
View the full schedule at http://schedule.sbiff.org or download the SBIFF Official App. Get film tickets at http://givebox.com/1035.
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The Outstanding Directors of the Year Award, sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter
Honorees: Roma's Alfonso Cuaron, The Favourite's Yorgos Lanthimos, BlacKkKlansman's Spike Lee, Vice's Adam McKay and Cold War's Pawel Pawlikowski
LOCATION: The Arlington Theatre
6:15 pm Media Check in
6:45 pm Red Carpet opens
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG ® , announced today the highly anticipated lineup for the 34 th edition, which will run January 30 to February 9, 2019. The festival will feature 63 world premieres and 59 U.S. premieres from 48 countries, along with tributes with the year’s top talent, panel discussions, and free community education and outreach programs.
SBIFF’s Executive Director Roger Durling stated this morning, “After the trage...
Roger Durling recalls his debut and quoted Ernest Hemingway from "A Farewell to Arms" A beautiful quote Roger loves!
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry.”
Photo Credit - Getty Images for SBIFF
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Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy Opening Night Film and World Premiere at SBIFF 2019 : watch the stage introduction by Roger Durling and Mimi deGruy.
...and watch the trailer!
photo credits Getty Images for SBIFF
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Opening night of Santa Barbara International Film festival 2019, filmfestivals.
Tonight, the 34th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival officially opened with an enormously emotional celebration and screening for Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy.
Director and wife, Mimi de Gruy introduced the screening alongside her below the line team and children, Max and Francis, who “teach her everyday” and let her tell and craft this story. Mimi deGruy also g...
