Award-Winning Films Named at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
‘Independent’-sponsored Audience Choice Award goes to ‘Transmexico’ documentary.
Recent Stories
Sarah Jarosz Brings the Dreamy Sounds of ‘Polaroid Lovers’ to Santa Barbara on Feb. 29
Four-time Grammy winner has a special affection for the Lobero Theatre.
On Culture | The Film Festival We Didn’t Know We Needed
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‘American Fiction’s’ Scathing Satire Makes Jeffrey Wright’s Star Status a Fact
Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors a career full of smart performances.
A Black History Month Serenade
Ron Paris celebrates a Santa Barbara–style birthday with stories and songs.
A Satisfying Evening with the Scribes at SBIFF
Screenwriters from some of the year’s best films talk about their trade, trials, tribulations, and triumphs at Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
A Planet of Pinot Noir Descends on Santa Barbara
More than 200 of the world’s foremost producers gather Feb. 29-Mar. 2 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.
Stand-up Standout Brian Regan Stops in Santa Barbara
Rave reviews follow this connoisseur of clean jokes.
Annette Bening SBIFF Tribute Canceled Due to Illness
She was to receive inaugural Arlington Award Tribute at the Arlington tonight.
Paul Giamatti Blows Us All Sideways with a Peek at Himself
Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Cinema Vanguard Award fetes the Academy Award–nominated actor with Valentine’s Day celebration of his work.
