Events

SBIFF 2024: Women’s Panel spotlights extraordinary women in film

February 23, 2024 by

The distinguished women came from diverse specializations within the film industry to discuss their work in their recent Academy Award-nominated films.
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SBIFF 2024: Jeffrey Wright receives Montecito Award

February 22, 2024 by

Wright is being honored for his work in the film “American Fiction,” directed by Cord Jefferson, which premiered in September 2023. 
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SBIFF 2024: Writers panel features minds behind Academy Award-nominated films

February 22, 2024 by

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival would not be possible without the talented writers behind those beloved movies, seven of them speaking at the panel on Feb. 13.
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SBIFF 2024: Directors Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet honored with Outstanding Directors of the Year

February 22, 2024 by

Legendary director Martin Scorsese and directorial ingénue Justine Triet were honored at the 39th annual festival.
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SBIFF 2024: Artisans Awards celebrate the artists behind film

February 20, 2024 by

The awards were given to artists from fields including composing, song writing, virtual effects, production design, hairstyling/makeup, costume design, editing, cinematography and recording mixing. 
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SBIFF 2024: International directors partake in International Features Panel

February 20, 2024 by

Representatives from four out of five Academy Award nominees for Best International Feature participated in the panel.
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SBIFF 2024: Mark Ruffalo Accepts the American Riviera Award

February 17, 2024 by

Audiences gathered at the Arlington Theatre to watch Mark Ruffalo accept the American Riviera Award for his role in Oscar-nominated film “Poor Things.” 
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SBIFF 2024: Eight rising stars honored with Virtuosos Award

February 17, 2024 by

The Virtuosos Award is given to actors who achieved a breakthrough performance in the past year. 
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SBIFF 2024: Academy Awards-nominated producers convene at Producers Panel

February 17, 2024 by

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual Producers Panel at the Arlington Theatre.
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SBIFF 2024: Robert Downey Jr. honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award

February 15, 2024 by

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival awarded its highest honor, the Maltin Modern Master Award, to actor Robert Downey Jr. at Arlington Theatre on Friday, Feb. 9. 
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SBIFF 2024: Bradley Cooper honored with Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

February 15, 2024 by

Cooper received the award for his role as Leonard Bernstein in Netflix’s 2023 “Maestro,” which he directed and co-wrote as well. 
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SBIFF 2024: Heartwarming Disney documentary “Madu” kicks off opening night festivities

February 14, 2024 by

Directors, actors, filmmakers and cinephiles alike gathered on Feb. 7, 2024, for the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theatre.
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Putting on a cult classic with Creatures of the Night: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

February 14, 2024 by

Creatures of the Night is holding its quarterly show on Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 p.m. in IV Theater.
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When Harry Met Sally in Pollock Theater

February 8, 2024 by

“When Harry Met Sally” (1989)  has become a universally recognized classic. Launching the careers of writer Nora Ephron and actress Meg Ryan, it became a defining piece for the rom-com genre.
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Davy Knowles wows at SOhO

February 1, 2024 by

SOhO Restaurant and Music Club was graced with a raw, soulful performance by Davy Knowles on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in an emotionally-charged evening of poetic lyricism, anecdotes and incredible music.
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