Recent SBIFF Stories
10-10-10: Josh Shimmin and Kevin Torres
Big crew led by Brooks and SBCC students hit various sacred locations in SBIFF competition. Read story.
10-10-10: Keith Odett and Brittany Carriger
Experienced acting team set Casablanca in Santa Barbara for SBIFF competition. Read story.
Oscar Schmoscar
Our SBIFF veteran tells you why the blogging panel sucked. Read story.
The Gruffalo
Talking with the director of this short animated film based on the popular children's book. Read story.
Free and Alive
An interview with director John Klein on his documentary about local environmental educators. Read story.
Small Town Americana, and Smaller
Our critic checks out Benavides Born and Darwin. Read story.
Crazy Wisdom
An interview with director Johanna Demetrakas about her documentary about a celebrated Buddhist master known for his drinking and sex life. Read story.
The Westsiders
An interview with director Joshua Pomer on his critically acclaimed surf documentary. Read story.
Beneath the Rainbow Bridge
An interview with John Brooks on his documentary about the Channel Islands. Read story.
Make A Movie Like Spike
An interview with the film’s writer, director, and star Jamil Smith. Read story.
Finding Kind
The documentary Finding Kind shines a light on the all-too common emotional and physical bullying that goes on in “Girl World.” Read story.
That Side of a Shadow Reviewed
SBIFF premiere demonstrates potential of director Ricky Fosheim and others. Read story.
Further Adventures on the ’Stan Plan
Our critic runs down some SBIFF entries from Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and a trippy one from Canada. Read story.
Teardrop Speaks
Oscar nominee John Hawkes to receive Virtuoso Award. Read story.
Hailee Steinfeld’s Big Break
True Grit’s pint-sized powerhouse is now an Oscar nominee. Read story.