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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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Carey Mulligan to receive the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 36th Santa Barbara Film Fest
Mar 09, 2021 at 08:53 PM

Carey Mulligan is set to receive the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Mulligan will be honored on April 5th and will be recognized for her...

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Santa Barbara SBIFF will open with INVISIBLE VALLEY directed by Aaron Maurer
Mar 09, 2021 at 08:44 PM

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG®, announced today the highly anticipated lineup for the 36th edition, which will run March 31 to April 10, 2021. The festival...

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Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces 2021 Plans
Feb 16, 2021 at 06:01 PM

SBIFF announced that it is planning an elaborate build-out of two beachside drive-in theatres for the 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival presented by UGG®, occurring March 31 - April 10,...

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SBIFF's Maltin Modern Master Award announced!
Feb 11, 2021 at 08:23 PM

  BILL MURRAY MALTIN MODERN MASTER AWARD FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON Academy Award-nominated actor and American film legend Bill Murray is set to receive the...

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Amanda Seyfried to receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Montecito Award
Feb 10, 2021 at 09:23 AM

AMANDA SEYFRIED MONTECITO AWARD: FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021   Amanda Seyfried will receive the Montecito Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Seyfried will be honored on...

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SBIFF's Virtuosos Award announced!
Feb 03, 2021 at 06:21 PM

  We are thrilled to announce the recipients to receive the Virtuosos Award presented by UGG®, an honor created to recognize a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in film have...

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Sacha Baron Cohen set to receive the SBIFF Outstanding Performer of the Year Award
Feb 03, 2021 at 06:18 PM

Sacha Baron Cohen will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. SACHA BARON COHEN   OUTSTANDING PERFORMER OF THE YEAR...

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Delroy Lindo of Spike Lee's DA 5 BLOODS set to receive SBIFF’s American Riviera Award
Feb 03, 2021 at 06:16 PM

Delroy Lindo is set to receive the illustrious American Riviera Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Lindo will be honored on Thursday, April 8th and will be recognized...

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Santa Barbara Fest Student Showcase-in-Place Winners Announced!
Jul 03, 2020 at 09:14 PM

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is proud to announce the winners of its first-ever online student film festival showcasing the work of local high school and college students.   The...

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VIDEO: SBIFF Staff Memories – on Bohemian Rhapsody
Apr 22, 2020 at 04:40 PM

  Watch SBIFF Cinema Society Clip 1 of "Bohemian Rhapsody" Q&A with Rami Malek CLICK HERE SBIFF Staff Memories Episode 7: I Need to be a Part of This By Luca...