SBIFF Archives

Santa Barbara International Film Festival to award Bradley Cooper Outstanding Performer of the Year

December 4, 2023 1:15 pm News Channel 3-12

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced it will present Bradley Cooper with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award on Feb. 8 for… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Festival to honor actor Ryan Gosling with Kirk Douglas Award

November 10, 2023 10:50 am Lily Dallow

The Santa Barbra International Film Festival (SBIFF) announced Friday it will honor actor Ryan Gosling with the Kirk Douglas Award during a black tie… Continue Reading

Star-Studded Santa Barbara International Film Festival Highlights Diverse Range of Talent

February 19, 2023 5:40 pm Mina Wahab

The star-studded 10 day Santa Barbara International Film Festival came to a close last… Continue Reading

“And That’s a Wrap!” as Santa Barbara International Film Festival Comes to a Close

February 18, 2023 9:52 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. —The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped up today with the film premiere “I Like Movies.” The film is a coming… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Native creates film starring Rita Moreno

February 19, 2023 1:44 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—A Santa Barbara native created a film called “The Prank” that's premiering at the Santa Barbara international film… Continue Reading

“American Outlaws” stars and director join our News Channel 3-12 Morning Team ahead of the film’s world premiere at SBIFF

February 17, 2023 10:22 am Drew Ascione

News Channel 3-12 Morning Team was joined by two of the stars of the film "American Outlaws" Sam Strike and Cory Hardrict alongside the Director Sean… Continue Reading

The long Presidents’ Day weekend will be pleasant with favorable weather for events!

February 17, 2023 6:07 am Anikka Abbott

Temperatures and conditions will be mild for the long holiday… Continue Reading

Brendan Fraser inspires students at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 16, 2023 1:39 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Brendan Fraser was honored Tuesday evening with Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s coveted American Riviera… Continue Reading

News Channel 3-12 Morning Team discusses Ibiza Blue with the Director & Star alongside the Producer of the movie

February 16, 2023 10:24 am Drew Ascione

News Channel 3-12 Morning Team sat down with Director and Star Jesus Lloveras with Producer Ainara Landon to give our viewers a peak behind the… Continue Reading

Hundreds of kids arriving at Arlington Theater for Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 16, 2023 8:26 am Patricia Martellotti

Hundreds of kids will got a chance to experience the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.… Continue Reading

Austin Butler, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan among others to be honored with SBIFF Virtuosos Award Wednesday night

February 15, 2023 5:27 pm Lily Dallow, Karen Cruz-Orduña

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has rolled out the red carpet outside the Arlington Theatre, and the eight Virtuosos Award honorees are… Continue Reading

Documentary Filmmaker of “Who are the Marcuses” chats with News Channel 3-12 Morning team ahead of SBIFF premiere

February 15, 2023 9:45 am Drew Ascione

Filmmaker and UCSB alumnus Matthew Mishory stops by the News Channel 3-12 Morning show to discuss "Who are the Marcuses" ahead of it's premiere at… Continue Reading

“Starring Jerry as Himself” moviemakers join News Channel 3-12 Morning Team as the film screens at SBIFF

February 15, 2023 9:23 am Drew Ascione

"Starring Jerry as Himself" documentary drama Filmmaker Law Chen and Producer Jon Hsu joined our News Channel 3-12 Morning Team as the movie screens… Continue Reading

Longtime Valentines have been volunteering at SBIFF for 25 years

February 14, 2023 6:29 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Some longtime valentines are also longtime Santa Barbara International Film Festival volunteers. Judy and Jerry Headley have… Continue Reading

Watch News Channel 3-12 Morning Team exclusive on the SBIFF Karen Carpenter documentary

February 14, 2023 11:11 am Drew Ascione

News Channel 3-12 Morning Team was joined by Barry Morrow to give our viewers exclusive insight into the documentary "Karen Carpenter: Starving for… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: More than 400 volunteers help celebrate world cinema

February 14, 2023 8:42 am Patricia Martellotti

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is in full swing during its second week of activities.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Fest attracting visitors from around the world

February 13, 2023 8:27 am Patricia Martellotti

Santa Barbara International Film Fest attracting visitors from around the… Continue Reading

First responders respond to film festival

February 12, 2023 8:03 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-First responders came to the rescue of a film festival fan on Saturday night. Firefighters and an ambulance arrived moments… Continue Reading

Jamie Lee Curtis receives Maltin Modern Master Award

February 11, 2023 3:37 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Jamie Lee Curtis will be receiving the Maltin Modern Master Award during the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film… Continue Reading

Cate Blanchett receives Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at SBIFF

February 10, 2023 10:41 pm Tony Almanza

Cate Blanchett received the Outstanding Performer of the year award the award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves with… Continue Reading