SBIFF hosts free screening of Silver Linings Playbook for Friday night event
After a busy last few nights on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, day 10 at Arlington Theatre brings a calmer setting.…
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Day nine of SBIFF brings Javier Bardem and Nicole Kidman for “Being the Ricardos” film
The ninth day of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors individuals who have enriched our culture through the motion picture industry.…
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Fans flock to see Benedict Cumberbatch honored at SBIFF
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Fans cheered when Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter stepped out of a black car in front of the Arlington…
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Documentary premiering at SBIFF sheds light on endemic of childhood drowning
The film makes its U.S. debut at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Thursday, March 10th at 5…
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SBIFF honors Penélope Cruz with Montecito Award
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-It seems fitting that on International Women’s Day 2022 Penélope Cruz picked up the Montecito Award at the Santa Barbara…
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Jane Seymour’s ‘Ruby’s Choice’ makes U.S. premiere at SBIFF
Jane Seymour is in Santa Barbara for the film festival where her new movie is making its U.S.…
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Nicole Kidman to zoom into Thursday’s SBIFF event
The Academy Award nominee is at home in Nashville under doctor’s orders, recovering from a torn hamstring according to…
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“King Richard” stars Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis honored with Outstanding Performance of the Year Award at SBIFF
Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis will be honored at an in-person conversation about their cinematic careers leading up to their outstanding…
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Kristen Stewart wows fans at SBIFF American Riviera Award event
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The crowd went, well, fanatic as actress Kristin Stewart arrived at the Arlington Theatre Friday night for the Santa Barbara…
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Kenneth Branagh, Paul Thomas Anderson honored with SBIFF Outstanding Directors of the Year Award
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – COVID-19 had a loose grip on Thursday night’s film festival event, specifically on the red carpet. “Jane Campion and Steven…
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SBIFF Opening Night balances British comedy with solidarity for Ukraine
SANTA BARBARA Calif. – Wednesday’s Opening Night of the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brought throngs of people out…
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SBIFF Variety Artisans Award
Nearly a dozen artists and specialists will receive recognition at this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival for excellence in their…
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Oscar nominations were released Tuesday morning, who and what’s coming to SBIFF
More than half of the awarded actors and actresses coming to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival this year received Oscar nominations on…
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SBIFF holds screening of “Spencer” followed by a talk with actress Kristen Stewart
SBIBB holds a special screening in anticipation of the 37th Film…
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SBIFF Executive Director honored with local peace prize
The marquee at the Arlington Theatre congratulated Durling on Tuesday, but the award ceremony took place virtually, due to the…
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