SBIFF Archives

Zoe Saldaña receives American Riviera Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 12, 2025 6:56 pm Andie Lopez Bornet, Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Actress Zoe Saldaña was honored with the American Riviera Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Wednesday… Continue Reading

Selena Gomez breaks silence on Emilia Pérez, says she will not be returning to music

February 12, 2025 3:10 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Selena Gomez says it’s a bittersweet time for Emilia Pérez. At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Virtuosos… Continue Reading

Timothée Chalamet Receives Arlington Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 11, 2025 4:56 pm Alissa Orozco, Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Timothée Chalamet was honored with the prestigious Arlington Award at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival… Continue Reading

Film “Fine Young Men” set to premiere at SBIFF tackles Machismo culture

February 11, 2025 3:47 pm Alissa Orozco

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 have… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Top Takeaways from the Producer & Director Panels

February 11, 2025 12:04 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Film enthusiasts received an exclusive glimpse into the movie industry at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival… Continue Reading

Help from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is heading to the wildfire impacted communities in Los Angeles

February 11, 2025 12:40 am John Palminteri

Direct Relief teams up with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Donations will help Los Angeles area fire… Continue Reading

Shocking Documentary ‘Spring of the Vanishing’ Unveils Mexico’s Disappearance Crisis at SBIFF

February 10, 2025 9:57 am Christa Kurkjian

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The world premiere of Spring of the Vanishing is set to take place Monday night at the Santa Barbara International Film… Continue Reading

WATCH: Selena Gomez has ‘no regrets’ about ‘Emilia Pérez’

February 10, 2025 8:57 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Selena Gomez is speaking out about her feelings amid controversy that many believe has upended the… Continue Reading

Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez Honored at Virtuosos Award Ceremony at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 10, 2025 11:33 am Ryder Christ, Ivania Montes

Santa Barbara, Calif. — Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Mikey Madison were among the stars honored at the Virtuosos Award ceremony Sunday night at… Continue Reading

Demi Moore Shines at Santa Barbara Film Festival, Talks Oscar Nomination & Career Evolution

February 9, 2025 9:50 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Demi Moore fans had the opportunity to watch several of her films at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. On… Continue Reading

U.S. Premiere of Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter 2 shined at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 7, 2025 10:05 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

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… Continue Reading

Saturday Farmers Market shifts to make room for the new Santa Barbara International Film Festival line up zone

February 7, 2025 8:36 pm John Palminteri

The new downtown Santa Barbara International Film Festival Film Center will have a line up area on the street during the event. The Saturday… Continue Reading

Thousands of kids visit Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara

February 7, 2025 11:57 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - As soon as kids entered the Arlington theatre in Santa Barbara, they went wild. Mikes field trip to the movies brought… Continue Reading

What to Expect at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 3, 2025 6:09 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARARA, Calif. – 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The non-profit arts organization will… Continue Reading

Oscar-Nominated ‘September 5’ Filmmakers to Appear at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 7, 2025 9:01 am Christa Kurkjian

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — September 5 tells the story of how an ABC Sports broadcasting crew had to pivot to cover the deadly hostage crisis involving… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors Actor Ralph Fiennes with Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

February 6, 2025 6:31 pm Andie Lopez Bornet, Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Ralph Fiennes arrived in Santa Barbara to receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

40th SBIFF dedicated to fire-ravaged LA

February 6, 2025 2:28 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Major star power for the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). Thursday night, Ralph Fiennes walked the red… Continue Reading

A Look Back at the First Santa Barbara International Film Festival Night

February 6, 2025 7:05 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Phyllis de Picciotto founded… Continue Reading

Timely documentary exploring global migration crisis to premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 6, 2025 4:22 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A timely documentary exploring the global migration crisis is making its way to the Santa Barbara International Film… Continue Reading

SBIFF crew changes Arlington Theatre marquee Rain or Shine

February 6, 2025 11:52 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is underway and the marquee at the Arlington Theatre has to be changed rain or… Continue Reading