Cookie Plug hopes to keep making dough on State Street in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Cookie Plug franchise next to the Fiesta Five is still making dough, but its future at this location appears to be…
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From Santa Barbara to Hollywood: Film Festival stars shine bright at the Academy Awards
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Angelina Jolie, Ralph Fiennes, and Adrien Brody were just a few of the A-listers that graced the Arlington Theater for the…
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Two-time Olympian and Santa Barbara Resident Shares Eyewitness Account of the Munich Massacre during the 1972 Olympics
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Sunday is the biggest night in Hollywood. The historical drama “September 5” details the hostage crisis involving Israeli…
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Film festival followers find their way back to downtown Santa Barbara and businesses see the difference
Pizza orders went up significantly at the Cali-Forno Pizzeria in downtown during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The restaurant is…
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Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Must-Have Souvenir? Rubber Ducks!
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — This year, Santa Barbara International Film Festival souvenirs included rubber ducks. SBIFF Festival Director Roger Durling…
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Oprah Winfrey gives actor Colman Domingo Montecito Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— It was an emotional night at the Arlington Theater as Colman Domingo was moved to tears by a heartfelt tribute from the Film…
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Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce receive Cinema Vanguard Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce took the stage Thursday night to talk about what many are calling their best performances to…
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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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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 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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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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