The Santa Barbara Filmmaker Screening Series occurs monthly, in conjunction with Downtown Santa Barbara’s 1st Thursday. During this series, which is free and open to the public, SBIFF opens the doors to its Education Center to showcase the work of a local filmmaker. Guests are able to enjoy popcorn, wine, conversation, and a short from a different Santa Barbara filmmaker each month, which is screened every 30 minutes, beginning at 5:30pm. In addition to being a platform for new films and local talent, the Santa Barbara Filmmaker Screening Series nurtures conversation and community.
February 6, 2020 – Zizheng Liu’s DUMPLING KING
January 2, 2020 – Trevor Lestak’s LOSING GROUND
December 5, 2019 – Michael Love’s BREAKTHROUGH: THE SNOWY PLOVER AND THE OIL SPILL
November 7, 2019 – Karen Kasaba’s THE GARDEN IS SINGING: GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND
October 3, 2019 – Dani Rodriguez’s TRAIL HEADS
September 5, 2019 – Justin Gunn’s CRUISIN’ SANTA BARBARA
August 1, 2019 – Casey McGarry and Chris Price’s CASCARÓN
July 4, 2019 – NO 1st THURSDAY
June 6, 2019 – Russ Spencer’s A MAN’S PLACE
