Anora x Kodak

by | Jan 29, 2025 | General

SBIFF Presents ANORA X Kodak Short Film Showcase Curated by Sean Baker FREE ADMISSION Wednesday, February 12 – 5:00pm Arlington Theatre 1317 State St The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is proud to host a special presentation of short films on...

2025 Program Announcement

by | Jan 17, 2025 | General

Below is the list of feature and short films at the 2025 SBIFF. For the complete list of films, synopses, and other special events please visit the SBIFF app. A printed program guide will be available February 4th. SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED...

SBIFF Film Center

by | Oct 10, 2024 | General

SBIFF ANNOUNCES PLAN TO OPEN NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FILM CENTER IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA We are excited to announce that after successful negotiations with the City of Santa Barbara and its City Council, and pending final adoption of the ordinance approving...

NEW Riviera Pass Info

by | Aug 6, 2024 | General

Below are the answers to the questions we have been receiving about how the new Riviera Pass will work for the 2025 SBIFF. If you have any more questions, please let us know. What is the Riviera Theatre? It is SBIFF’s year-round home which was remodeled to be state of...

2024 Program Announcement

by | Jan 16, 2024 | General

Below is the list of feature and short films at the 2024 SBIFF. For the complete list of films, synopses, and other special events please visit the SBIFF app. A printed program guide will be available February 6th. * * * 39TH FESTIVAL OPENS WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF...

2023 Award Winning Films

by | Feb 22, 2023 | General

We are excited to announce the award-winning films for the 38th edition. Awards were announced and given out at a ceremony on Saturday February 18th hosted by El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, in Santa Barbara with Jury and Filmmakers in attendance. “This 38th...

FREE FILMS AT SBIFF

by | Feb 6, 2023 | General

SBIFF provides FREE award-winning and critically acclaimed films DAILY. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis following passholder admission. DUNE: PART TWO Wednesday, February 5 – 11:00 AM – Arlington Theatre Animation Panel Wednesday,...

book

by | Apr 5, 2021 | General

A gorgeous coffee table showpiece, our book CINEMA IN FLUX was created as a fundraiser for SBIFF,a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization. CLICK HERE TO ORDER On March 16, 2020, we were told we were going into lockdown. That first day, reeling,...

SBIFF Film Recommendations During Quarantine

by | Dec 1, 2020 | General

Search for: On The Rocks Jan 8, 2021Dear Cinephiles, “And remember don’t give your heart to any boys. You’re mine. until you get married. Then you’re still mine.” Early in Sofia Coppola’s newest gift (and yes, I consider new films from my top five directors to be...

Passes & Tickets

by | Aug 28, 2017 | General

36th SBIFF Passes and Event Tickets Info on Online Film Festival SBIFF is going online this year due the pandemic. You can purchase individual tickets or passes. Our world-class virtual platform is an industry leader for film festivals. Watch in the comfort of your...