Complete 2012 SBIFF Coverage
Short Takes
The social justice films, 10-10-10 competition, kid's movies, and more are covered in brief. Read story.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Winning with Beginners
Christopher Plummer garners the Modern Master Award for his role in the Mike Mills film based on a true Santa Barbara story. Read story.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Film Fest Refigured
How the 2012 Santa Barbara International Film Festival went from near disaster to fresh vision. Read story.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Viola Davis Becomes a Star
“It's a bit crazy,” said Viola Davis. “It's award season, and so there is a lot of hoopla and hysteria.” Read story.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Lawrence Kasdan on Darling Companion and More
An interview with the director of The Big Chill, whose new film stars Kevin Kline and Diane Keaton and kicks off SBIFF 2012. Read story.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Santa Barbara Film Fest Unveils Program
The 2012 installment of the SBIFF features world premiere opening night film. Read story.
Monday, January 9, 2012
SBIFF 2012 Unveils Slate
On Thursday morning, Roger Durling announced new sidebars and a list of honored “virtuosos” for this month's film fest. Read story.
Friday, January 6, 2012
More SBIFF Announcements
The film fest announced that Christopher Plummer will be honored with the Modern Master Award and that the opening night film will be Darling Companion. Read story.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Martin Scorsese Coming to SBIFF
The film fest announced on Monday that the famed director will be honored on January 30 with American Riviera Award. Read story.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Getting Ready for SBIFF 2012
Viola Davis and the cast of The Artist have already been announced as honorees for next year’s film fest. Read story.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Michael Douglas Honored with Dad's Award
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival celebrated the Douglas clan on Thursday, October 13, at the Biltmore’s Coral Casino. Read story.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Michael Douglas Honored by SBIFF
Twice honored with the Oscar, Michael Douglas will be at the Four Seasons in Montecito on Thursday, October 13 to accept his first Kirk — the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Annual Award for Excellence in Film. Read story.




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