FestForums Opens with Inspirational Speech by Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A three-day conference for festival creators, FestForums filled the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara. Festival organizers…
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Zoe Saldaña receives American Riviera Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Actress Zoe Saldaña was honored with the American Riviera Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on…
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Selena Gomez breaks silence on Emilia Pérez, says she will not be returning to music
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Selena Gomez says it’s a bittersweet time for Emilia Pérez. At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s…
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Timothée Chalamet Receives Arlington Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Timothée Chalamet was honored with the prestigious Arlington Award at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival…
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Ventura dog competes in Westminster Dog Show
VENTURA, Calif. –The Nederlandse Kooikerhonje breed got a lot of attention when L.A. Dodger Shohei Ohtani showed off his dog named Decoy. A dog…
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Film “Fine Young Men” set to premiere at SBIFF tackles Machismo culture
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Director and star of the movie Hombre Íntegros (Fine Young Men) came on The Morning Show to preview their film that will…
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Santa Maria Elks begin countdown to 82nd Annual Rodeo with official kickoff of ‘rodeo season’
The countdown to the 82nd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is now officially underway with the start of “rodeo…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Top Takeaways from the Producer & Director Panels
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Film enthusiasts received an exclusive glimpse into the movie industry at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival…
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Help from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is heading to the wildfire impacted communities in Los Angeles
Direct Relief teams up with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Donations will help Los Angeles area fire…
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Shocking Documentary ‘Spring of the Vanishing’ Unveils Mexico’s Disappearance Crisis at SBIFF
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The world premiere of Spring of the Vanishing is set to take place Monday night at the Santa Barbara International Film…
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WATCH: Selena Gomez has ‘no regrets’ about ‘Emilia Pérez’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Selena Gomez is speaking out about her feelings amid controversy that many believe has upended the Oscars…
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Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez Honored at Virtuosos Award Ceremony at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara, Calif. — Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Mikey Madison were among the stars honored at the Virtuosos Award ceremony Sunday night at…
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Demi Moore Shines at Santa Barbara Film Festival, Talks Oscar Nomination & Career Evolution
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Demi Moore fans had the opportunity to watch several of her films at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. On…
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FestForums returns to Santa Barbara this week
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – FestForums returns to Santa Barbara this week. FestForums kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Friday at the Mar Monte…
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U.S. Premiere of Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter 2 shined at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — “It’s our story, it’s a journey, and women run right down the middle of it,” Kevin Costner said as he walked the red carpet…
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Saturday Farmers Market shifts to make room for the new Santa Barbara International Film Festival line up zone
The new downtown Santa Barbara International Film Festival Film Center will have a line up area on the street during the event. The Saturday…
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Thousands of kids visit Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As soon as kids entered the Arlington theatre in Santa Barbara, they went wild. Mikes field trip to the movies brought 2,000…
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What to Expect at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARARA, Calif. – 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The non-profit arts organization will…
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Oscar-Nominated ‘September 5’ Filmmakers to Appear at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — September 5 tells the story of how an ABC Sports broadcasting crew had to pivot to cover the deadly hostage crisis…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors Actor Ralph Fiennes with Outstanding Performer of the Year Award
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Ralph Fiennes arrived in Santa Barbara to receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the Santa Barbara…
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