“We Are Guardians” puts spotlight on efforts to save the Brazilian Amazon
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Leonardo DiCaprio served as executive producer of a new documentary about saving the Brazilian Amazon. The film entitled “We…
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DAOU Vineyard is new SBIFF sponsor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-If movie fans are wondering what celebrities are drinking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival it is likely to be a…
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Oscar nominees Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet recognized for their outstanding directing at SBIFF
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Outstanding Directors award honored Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet this…
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Summerland oil leaks come to the surface during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
A screening of the documentary film ‘Greetings from Summerland Birthplace of Offshore Oil’ has been shown to Congressman Salud Carbajal. Filmmaker…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival Honors Mark Ruffalo with American Riviera Award.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—He’s “The Hulk” in “The Avengers,” the romantic lead in “13 Going on 30,” and the “good guy” in nearly…
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Smooch a Pooch for Valentine’s Day leads to adoptions
SANTA BARBARA, Calif-Smooch a Pooch for Valentine’s Day allowed people to find true love among adoptable dogs from local rescues. People interested…
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Billie Eilish and Finneas thrill fans at SBIFF
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-When fans filled State Street on Super Bowl Sunday to catch a glimpse of Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas at the Santa…
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SBIFF: Saturday’s Virtuosos Award night to honor actors America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone, Andrew Scott and many more
Saturday night marks one of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s most star-studded events, honoring eight esteemed actors with the…
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“First We Bombed New Mexico” tells story story of what happened after “Oppenheimer”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A documentary about what happened after Robert Oppenheimer and his team designed the atomic bomb screened at the Santa Barbara…
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Robert Downey Jr. hailed at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s day two of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This is a very exciting evening for movie goers, especially…
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Actor Cillian Murphy comes to SBIFF for Q&A following free showing of ‘Oppenheimer’, co-star Robert Downey Jr to walk red carpet later
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival held a free event on Friday featuring a screening of the film “Oppenheimer,” followed by a Q&A with the…
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Central Coast Avocados will score big on Super Bowl Sunday
Avocado sales are expected to be strong for the Super Bowl parties this weekend, one of the top days of the year for guacamole. Farmers’ Market…
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Thousands of students enjoy a free film and meeting with the filmmaker during SBIFF
One of Thursday’s special events for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival brought about 2,000 students to the Arlington Theatre. It’s called…
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Businesses expect a boost from the spotlight at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Many businesses near theaters expect to have a boost from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Some have specials during the…
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‘All You Hear Is Noise’ screening at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicked off last night and it’s just the beginning as more screenings will be…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for opening night
Move over Hollywood, for the next 10 days some of the biggest movie stars and filmmakers will be shining bright at the 39th Santa Barbara…
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Thousands of seats available as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens, even with many sell-out events
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens with several sold out events. Thousands of sears are still available for movies and special…
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AHA! Santa Barbara partners with Direct Relief helping teens
AHA! Santa Barbara, a nonprofit focused on helping teens, is hosting it’s spring orientation in Santa Barbara this weekend where it will be…
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Water damage cancels or moves all February shows at the Granada Theatre
Water damage closes the Granada Theatre for at least a month. Shows are being rescheduled, relocated or…
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First five nights for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival have sold out
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has several sold out events including the first five…
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