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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. Over the past 39 years, SBIFF has become one of the top 10 film festivals in the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and symposiums, fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire the Santa Barbara community through film.

SBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community throughout many free educational programs and events. SBIFF’s programs support over 18,000 kids, students and families in our local community by introducing film as an art form to young children with programs like AppleBox and Mike’s FieldTrip to the Movies; teaching film analysis to highschool and college students with programs like Rosebud and the Film Studies Program; and teaching the craft of screenwriting and filmmaking with Film Camp and 10-10-10 Mentorship programs. Most importantly SBIFF’s programs are always directed towards the under-represented and under-served communities within Santa Barbara County.

In 2016, SBIFF acquired the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. After a capital campaign and renovation, the theatre is now SBIFF’s state-of-the-art, year-round home, showing new international and independent films every day. In 2019, SBIFF opened its own Education Center in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street to serve as a home for its many educational programs and a place for creativity and learning. In 2024, with support from the City of Santa Barbara, SBIFF acquired SBIFF’s Film Center; a 5-plex movie theatre at 916 State St in the heart of downtown. Soon the theatre will have a state-of-the-art renovation and will exponentially elevate SBIFF’s impact to new heights as well as secure the future of the annual 11 day Film Festival.

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SBIFF's Producers, Writers, and Women's Panels announced!
Mar 31, 2021 at 09:35 PM

Producers Panel - Saturday April 3rd @ 11:00am Writers Panel - Saturday April 3rd @ 2:00pm Women's Panel - Thursday April 8th @ 2:00pm Panelists listed below! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS "Look at...

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Make your Thursday 4/1 Drive-in at SBIFF
Mar 31, 2021 at 09:33 PM

CLICK HERE TO RSVP Reservations for Thursday April 1st at SBIFF's Drive-In Theatres are now open! The schedule is below and read all about the films on the SBIFF app and by clicking here. 8:30...

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Interview - Tim Plester (BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY) for BACKYARD VILLAGE - Santa Barbara
Apr 02, 2021 at 05:19 PM

BACKYARD VILLAGE   Santa Barbara Film Festival 2021   With actor: Tim Plester (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1043031 ) Interview by Emmanuel ITIER for filmfestivals.com       Q: How did...

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GOODBYE BUTTERFLY Interview with Director Tyler Wayne and lead actor: Adam Donshik
Mar 31, 2021 at 08:43 AM

GOODBYE BUTTERFLY   Interview with Director Tyler Wayne and lead actor: Adam Donshik by Emmanuel ITIER for filmfestivals.com    Q: How did this project come together?   Tyler: I had put...

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RECLAIM IDAHO @ Santa Barbara Film Festival 2021 interview with directors: Jim Kamoosi and Laura Wing-Kamoosi
Apr 02, 2021 at 05:18 PM

RECLAIM IDAHO @ Santa Barbara Film Festival 2021 interview with directors: Jim Kamoosi and Laura Wing-Kamoosi Interview by Emmanuel Itier for filmfestivals.com Q: How did it come together and what...

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Bill Murray to receive the Maltin Modern Master Award
Mar 26, 2021 at 11:02 AM

BILL MURRAY  MALTIN MODERN MASTER AWARD FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 @ 6:00PM Join us for a 90+ minute online live-streamed conversation with the honoree about his entire...

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SBIFF 2021 The Trailers playlist
Mar 26, 2021 at 10:57 AM

Online component of thefestival will include all of the Celebrity Tributes, Panel Discussions, Filmmaker Q&As and over 100 films. Two high end beach side Drive-ins will include select films, all...

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INVISIBLE VALLEY: The team Interviewed - Opening night film at SBIFF
Apr 02, 2021 at 05:14 PM

INVISIBLE VALLEY Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2021 Directors: Aaron Maurer and Producer: Zach McMillan   Interview by Emmanuel Itier         Q: Tell me how this project...

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SBIFF's Variety Artisans Award announced!
Mar 24, 2021 at 06:54 PM

VARIETY ARTISANS AWARD MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 @ 6:00PM CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Variety’s seventh annual Artisans Awards celebrates those essential to the filmmaking process and who have exhibited...

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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Directors of the Year
Mar 23, 2021 at 06:01 PM

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival just announced this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Directors of the Year Award. This honor was created to recognize a select group of directors...