Recent SBIFF Stories
Film Fest Fête Feeds
SBIFF kickoff party sneak-previews philanthropic company, The Good Cookie. Read story.
The Elephant in the Living Room
Filmmaker Michael Webber takes a look inside the lives of exotic pet owners and the creatures they keep. Read story.
Skate and Party or Die
An inside look at Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy, with one last screening tonight. Read story.
SBIFF Schedule Changes
Updated: Twelve additions to the program Read story.
Scared of Everything — But Acting
Julianne Moore receives Montecito Award at SBIFF. Read story.
Local Artist Day at SBIFF
Woodard reports on music-related docs and more. Read story.
(Film) Festival On Ice
Catherine Bennett, Robin Bisio, and dancer Erika Kloumann have got what promises to be the SBIFF’s most chill film. Read story.
Uncovering the Desert of Forbidden Art
SBIFF documentary about Igor Savitzky’s campaign to save Russian art. Read story.
Woodard Sees Reel to Real
Report on Neil Finn doc, best of the fest so far, and more. Read story.
SBIFF Schedule Changes
Ten additions for Friday, February 12 Read story.
Colin Firth to Receive Outstanding Performance Award
A Single Man star calls SBIFF the “most enjoyable” part of the Oscar trail. Read story.
Jeff Bridges Gets Daylong Film Fest Tribute
D.J. Palladino looks back on the life and times of The Dude. Read story.
SBIFF Peeps
Shannon Kelley’s camera lens view of the faces and places of 25th film festival. Read story.
SBIFF Midfest Report
After the first week’s thicket of wares, all seems in top working condition for Santa Barbara’s prime festival organism. Read story.
Christoph Waltz on the Role of a Lifetime
Christoph Waltz gave one of 2009’s most memorable performances as Colonel Hans Landa, the “Jew hunter.” Read story.