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Beats after dark: ASPB presents fourth annual Battle of the DJs

March 5, 2026 by

Isla Vista residents gathered at Anisq’Oyo Park to watch UC Santa Barbara students compete in Associated Students Program Board's Battle of the DJs.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival Sells Out Santa Barbara for Night One

March 5, 2026 by

The only film festival that has ever had showings in outer space, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, came to Santa Barbara this week.
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SBIFF 2026: Closing night premiere of ‘Laundry’ — a devastating depiction of apartheid South Africa

February 25, 2026 by

The 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival concluded with the U.S. premiere of "Laundry" on Feb. 14.
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SBIFF 2026: ‘Lovely Day’ is a chaotic drama full of hope

February 25, 2026 by

Philippe Falardeau’s French-Canadian feature film documents the unraveling of a happily-ever-after that can’t be over quickly enough.
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SBIFF 2026: Arlington Artist of the Year Kate Hudson joined by Gwyneth Paltrow

February 18, 2026 by

Kate Hudson was honored for her Academy Award-nominated performance in "Song Sung Blue," along with her prolific career.
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SBIFF 2026: Michael B. Jordan talks legacy and career, receives Outstanding Performer Award

February 18, 2026 by and

Jordan was honored for his dual performance as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in “Sinners,” for which he received critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Actor at the upcoming Academy Awards.
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SBIFF 2026: Honored with Montecito Award, Stellan Skarsgård delighted in night of humor and humility

February 18, 2026 by and

The prolific actor and star of “Sentimental Value” was honored for his great contribution to film. Skarsgård’s “Dune” co-star Josh Brolin presented the award.
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SBIFF 2026: Old friends reunite at Outstanding Directors of the Year Award

February 18, 2026 by and

Directors Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao, Josh Safdie and Joachim Trier were honored with the award.
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SBIFF 2026: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro receive Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award, with surprise presenter Paul Thomas Anderson

February 12, 2026 by and

The film legends and “One Battle After Another” co-stars were honored for their unmatched achievements and contributions to film.
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SBIFF 2026: Teyana Taylor, Jacob Elordi and more honored with Virtuosos Award

February 12, 2026 by and

Virtuosos is the most star-packed event of the festival, honoring eight rising stars who have made waves in the year’s film circuit.
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SBIFF 2026: Academy Award-nominated directors talk international features

February 12, 2026 by

Kleber Mendonça Filho (“The Secret Agent”), Jafar Panahi (“It Was Just an Accident”), Joachim Trier (“Sentimental Value”), Oliver Laxe (“Sirāt”) and Kaouther Ben Hania (“The Voice ...
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SBIFF 2026: Academy Award-nominated producers convene at Producers Panel

February 12, 2026 by

The Producers Panel brought together 10 Academy Award-nominated producers to discuss their Best Picture-nominated films.
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SBIFF 2026: ‘The Eyes of Ghana’ is a love letter to film and the fight for freedom

February 12, 2026 by

The documentary tells the story of Chris Hesse and his decades-long pursuit of restoring the film he shot during his time as the personal cinematographer for Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, ...
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SBIFF 2026: Women’s Panel hosts 6 award-winning creatives

February 12, 2026 by

The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival recently held their annual Women’s Panel, highlighting the achievements of women in the film industry on Saturday, Feb. 7.  The event featured six...
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SBIFF 2026: Academy Award-nominated casting directors talk about finally receiving their own category

February 11, 2026 by

The event featured Academy Award-nominated casting directors Gabriel Domingues, Nina Gold, Francine Maisler, Jennifer Venditti and Cassandra Kulukundis.
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