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Tickets Selling Fast for the Upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival

January 27, 2026 11:30 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is selling out for several tributes starting Feb. 4. There will also be 200 films and special… Continue Reading

41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival Reveals Poster, Movies, Tributes and Honorees

January 14, 2026 11:53 am John Palminteri

The new Santa Barbara International Film Festival Poster by artitst Baret Boisson has been revealed for the 41st annual event. It runs Feb.4 through… Continue Reading

Actress Kate Hudson is SBIFF’s Arlington Artist of the Year

January 13, 2026 1:30 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Actress Kate Hudson has been added to the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival lineup to receive the 2026… Continue Reading

Cinematic Trio to Be Awarded Vanguard Award at Upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival

January 6, 2026 12:17 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – With just a little over a month left until the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, an impressive trio… Continue Reading

Lights, cameras and an evening honoring Cynthia Erivo

December 5, 2025 1:37 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A night honoring the exquisite Cynthia Erivo with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara… Continue Reading

SBIFF to Honor Actor Stellan Skarsgård with 2026 Montecito Award

November 13, 2025 11:25 am Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It was announced Thursday that actor Stellan Skarsgård is the recipient of the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film… Continue Reading

Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, & More to Receive 2026 SBIFF Virtuosos Award

October 30, 2025 11:29 am Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced the star-studded lineup they have in store for the 2026… Continue Reading

Adam Sandler’s Career and Humor Earns Him SBIFF’s Maltin Modern Master Award

October 15, 2025 12:54 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Actor Adam Sandler will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at this year's Santa Barbara International Film… Continue Reading

Actor Michael B. Jordon To Receive SBIFF’s Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

October 3, 2025 11:29 am Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Actor Michael B. Jordan will be presented with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 41st annual Santa… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Film Center in the Midst of Full Renovation

September 23, 2025 1:40 pm John Palminteri

The SBIFF Film Center will be open by the end of the year in downtown Santa Barbara. It will be five screens in the 900 block of State St. by Canon… Continue Reading

Actress Cynthia Erivo to Receive SBIFF’s Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film

August 19, 2025 12:23 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Tony, GRAMMY, and Emmy Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo will be receiving some local recognization from the Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

Fiesta’s ‘Los Ninos De Las Flores’ gives flowers to officers at Santa Barbara Police Department

July 29, 2025 8:07 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - In a heartwarming moment ahead of Fiesta, Fiesta's 'Los Ninos De Las Flores' paid a special visit to the Santa Barbara Police… Continue Reading

Young Filmmakers Turn Ideas Into Movies at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival camp

June 20, 2025 5:55 pm John Palminteri

Students at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Film camp have been making movies all week in a special setting. The films will be shown… Continue Reading

Movie Theatre Seats, Screen and Projector are for Sale as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Remodels Film Center

May 16, 2025 11:39 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is selling off about 800 seats from its film center. SBIFF seats are in different styles and will be… Continue Reading

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