Curtain rises for 2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival: February 8 – 18

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The curtain rises tonight for the 38th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

The red carpet is out and the marquee lights are on at the Arlington Theatre for Wednesday's opening night, which is already sold out, featuring the world premiere of "Miranda’s Victim.

Tonight's event begins at 8:00 p.m.

Honorees this year include Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser and many more. And, many of this year's honorees are also nominated for academy awards.

Your News Channel crews will be at the festival for the next 10 days capturing all of the big moments and famous celebrities walking the red carpet. We will broadcast live each night and feature some of the films and experts on our Morning Show.

We have also dedicated a special section on our News Channel website where you can access all things SBIFF-related.

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