Swedish Chameleon Gets His Spotlight
Stellan Skarsgård, riding high on ‘Sentimental Value’ kudos, given SBIFF tribute at the Arlington
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Bloody Grit vs. Divine Wisdom, and other Human Matters on Film
SBIFF’s Wednesday roster featured a second screening after the North American premiere of Julian Schnabel’s ambitious mess “In the Hand of Dante,” among other themes on parade in the programming.
Festival Forecast | Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Uniting Through Cinematic Lenses at SBIFF 2026
SBIFF 2026 going strong at midpoint, with celebrity power and worldly cinema highs, and
McHurley Film Center getting its due spotlight.
Outstanding Directors, Outstanding Conversationalists
Ryan Coogler, Josh Safdie, Joachim Trier, and Chloé Zhao each bring specific sparks to the Arlington Stage for SBIFF director of the year awards.
Kate Hudson’s Star Shines Brighter Than Ever
Oscar nominee to be honored As SBIFF Arlington Artist of the Year on Friday, February 13.
Good News from the Directors’ Medium Front
Tuesday’s SBIFF slate was capped off by a power-packed “Outstanding Directors of the Year” tribute at the Arlington.
Festival Forecast | Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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It’s One Love Fest After Another with DiCaprio, Penn, and Del Toro
SBIFF Cinema Vanguard Award pays tribute to powerhouse ‘One Battle After Another’ trio.
UC Santa Barbara Student Documentary on California Grizzlies to Screen at SBIFF
“The Bear Beneath” covers the untold story of the extinction of California grizzlies due to overhunting and habitat loss, and the feasibility of their managed recovery at three wilderness locations.
