Events

February 22, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Jeffrey Wright receives Montecito Award

By Avery Stanley

Wright is being honored for his work in the film “American Fiction,” directed by Cord Jefferson, which premiered in September 2023.

February 22, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Writers panel features minds behind Academy Award-nominated films

By Stella Mullin

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.

February 22, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Directors Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet honored with Outstanding Directors of the Year

By Lucy Dixon

Legendary director Martin Scorsese and directorial ingénue Justine Triet were honored at the 39th annual festival.

February 20, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Artisans Awards celebrate the artists behind film

By Kyra Schimpf

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.

February 20, 2024

SBIFF 2024: International directors partake in International Features Panel

By Yasmeen Tsipena

Representatives from four out of five Academy Award nominees for Best International Feature participated in the panel.

February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Mark Ruffalo Accepts the American Riviera Award

By Sally Shapiro

Audiences gathered at the Arlington Theatre to watch Mark Ruffalo accept the American Riviera Award for his role in Oscar-nominated film “Poor Things.”

February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Eight rising stars honored with Virtuosos Award

By Kendra Martinez

The Virtuosos Award is given to actors who achieved a breakthrough performance in the past year.

February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Academy Awards-nominated producers convene at Producers Panel

By Amitha Bhat

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual Producers Panel at the Arlington Theatre.

February 15, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Robert Downey Jr. honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award

By Zachery Kramer

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.

February 15, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Bradley Cooper honored with Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

By Lauren Chiou

Cooper received the award for his role as Leonard Bernstein in Netflix’s 2023 “Maestro,” which he directed and co-wrote as well.

February 14, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Heartwarming Disney documentary “Madu” kicks off opening night festivities

By Janani Aiyer

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.

February 14, 2024

Putting on a cult classic with Creatures of the Night: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

By Lucy Dixon

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

February 8, 2024

When Harry Met Sally in Pollock Theater

By Kirill Vorobyev

“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.

February 1, 2024

Davy Knowles wows at SOhO

By Paris Huynh

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.

February 1, 2024

The beat behind The Doors: In conversation with John Densmore

By Stella Mullin

“Did you ever hang out in Isla Vista?” a girl asked in the audience. “We burned the bank down!” replied John Densmore, drummer of 1960’s rock band The Doors.