The 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival Brings Movie Magic
Rolling out the red carpet for 12 days of international features, world premieres, big stars, and all sorts of cinephile catnip.
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For the Love of Film
For the Love of Film Santa Barbara International Film Festival Executive Director Roger Durling Shares Some Insights on the 40th
SBIFF Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Angelina Jolie
Star receives Santa Barbara’s prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award on Wednesday, February 5.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Begins
40th annual fest brings the best of the best, plus more freebies than ever before.
U.S. Premiere of Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’ Comes to Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 7
Arlington screening to be followed by a Q&A with famed star and S.B. resident Costner.
Insightful and Entertaining, Fran Lebowitz Brings Her A-Game to UCSB Campus
Unapologetically opinionated, Lebowitz’s lively commentary resonates with Santa Barbarans of all ages.
Comedy Review | Paula Poundstone is Still Warm and Witty in Santa Barbara Show
Veteran comic goes beyond bits to connect with the audience at the Lobero.
ON Culture | Finding the Funny, the Festivals, and the Fire Benefit Shows
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‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ Opens Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Tuesday
U.S. premiere of French romantic comedy film inspired by beloved novelist.
Festival Industry Comes Together for FestForums in Santa Barbara
Matthew Modine and Sophie B. Hawkins are among the featured speakers at this live event confab.
