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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 22, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Two UCSB student documentaries featured at festival

By Stella Mullin

“The Salt on our Skin” and “841” were created by UCSB students through the Coastal Media Project nine-week summer program. 

February 20, 2024

SBIFF “The Fight for Black Lives” Premiere: Filmmaking as Activism

By Caitlin Scialla

The Fight for Black Lives,” which premiered at SBIFF, centers on the health disparities faced by Black Americans, underscoring the experiences of Black mothers and newborns.

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: “Ezra” in review

By Kirill Vorobyev

“Ezra” doesn't aspire to be a masterpiece, but it will warm your heart, make you smile and, when the credits roll, it will invite you to reflect.

February 20, 2024

SBIFF 2024: “Io Capitano” is profound and raw

By Jasmine Kwan

From the mind of director Matteo Garron, yet another transcendental, thought-provoking film reexamining and reconstructing the traditional migrant story from an authentically stark lens was created.

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 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: “Dance First” falls flat on US premiere

By Anna Zerouali

“Dance First” seems to be more of a theoretical conversation about the mistakes he has made and the ones he chose to take responsibility for, whether or not he directly caused them.

February 17, 2024

SBIFF 2024: “Achilles” takes on the plight of Iranian artists

By Yasmeen Tsipena

The film premiered at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and exemplifies the cinematic innovation and rebellion coming out of Iran.

February 15, 2024

UCSB love stories

By Pricila Flores, Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

The Daily Nexus conducted a social media form calling out for UC Santa Barbara couples that met on campus and are still together. Here are their stories.

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.