Events

SBIFF 2025: Demi Moore talks “The Substance”

February 19, 2025 by

Following a screening of the film at Arlington Theatre, lead actress Demi Moore participated in a moderated discussion about the film.
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SBIFF 2025: Variety Artisans Award celebrates the artists behind 2024’s biggest films

February 19, 2025 by

Featured films included “The Brutalist,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Conclave,” “Nickel Boys,” “A Complete Unknown,” “The Substance,” “Wicked,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" ...
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SBIFF 2025: Academy Award-nominated screenwriters discuss films at Writers Panel

February 19, 2025 by

Moderated by Anne Thompson, Editor-at-Large of IndieWire, the panel featured writers Clint Bentley, Jesse Eisenberg, Joslyn Barnes, Mona Fastvold, Peter Straughan and Tim Fehlbaum.
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SBIFF 2025: “Waves” in review

February 18, 2025 by

The Czech film premiered at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 10. 
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SBIFF 2025: Eight tributes honored with Virtuosos Award

February 13, 2025 by and

This year’s Virtuosos were Ariana Grande for “Wicked,” Clarence Maclin for “Sing Sing,” Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here,” John Magaro for “September 5,” Mikey Madison for “An...
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SBIFF 2025: Ralph Fiennes honored with Outstanding Performer of the Year

February 11, 2025 by

Fiennes earned this high honor for his role in “Conclave” as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence. 
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SBIFF 2025: Angelina Jolie receives Maltin Modern Master Award

February 11, 2025 by

The Maltin Modern Master Award is the highest honor that the Santa Barbara International Film Festival presents, intended to honor individuals who have made significant cultural contributions to the w...
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SBIFF 2025: Animation Panel highlights vision behind Academy Award Nominees

February 11, 2025 by

The panel featured “Inside Out 2” director Kelsey Mann, “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” director and creator Nick Park, “The Wild Robot” director Chris Sanders and “Flow” direc...
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SBIFF 2025: “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” premieres at an Austen-tatious opening night

February 11, 2025 by

The festival kicked off its 40th anniversary with the United States premiere of the French film.
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‘Extra! Extra! Read all about it’: Malcolm Todd stuns at UCSB’s The Hub

February 6, 2025 by

Alternative indie singer Malcolm Todd stopped by UC Santa Barbara’s The Hub to perform at a sold-out, students-only concert put on by the Associated Students Program Board.
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Fran Lebowitz lights up Campbell Hall

January 30, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Campbell Hall was brought to life with never-ending laughter, raunchy commentary and snippy conversation with the eccentric writer and New York City personality Fran Lebowitz.
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SBIFF 2025: poster, programming revealed for upcoming festival

January 23, 2025 by

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which will take place from Feb. 4-15.
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‘So fetch!’: ‘Mean Girls’ Broadway tour hits Santa Barbara

January 16, 2025 by

The hit Broadway musical “Mean Girls” performed to packed crowds at Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre for a night full of frenemies, queen bees and revenge parties.
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Dorrance Dance lights up Christmas in their production of “The Nutcracker Suite”

January 4, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures welcomed New York City-based tap group Dorrance Dance to perform their take on “The Nutcracker Suite” at Arlington Theatre.
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“Clue” kicks off Broadway in Santa Barbara 2024-25 season with a bang

December 17, 2024 by

The American Theatre Guild performed “Clue” on Nov. 26 and 27 at the Granada Theatre, bringing to life the classic Hasbro board game “Clue.”
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