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Santa Barbara International Film Festival


The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization. Over the past 35 years, Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and panels, fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire people through the power of film. We celebrate the art of cinema and provide impactful educational experiences for our local, national and global communities.




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39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Schedule: February 7, 2024 8:00 p.m: Opening Night Film World Premiere of Disney’s MADU Arlington Theatre February 8, 2024 Arlington Theatre: 8:00 p.m: Outstanding Performer Award Bradley Cooper Fiesta 5 Theatre Auditorium #3: 10:00 a.m:…

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Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2023

Over the past 35 years, Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and panels, fulfilling…

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