SANTA BARBARA, CA – Johnny Depp is set to receive the newly renamed Maltin Modern Master Award at the 31st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the festival announced today. Previously known as The Modern Master Award the honor was renamed this year to honor the famed film critic who has moderated the event for […]
SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced that it will honor Rooney Mara with the Cinema Vanguard Award on Friday, February 12, 2016. The actress will be celebrated for her remarkable role in this year’s Carol alongside Cate Blanchett, who will present Mara with the award at a tribute at the […]
SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is proud to present the 2016 Outstanding Performers of the Year award to both Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan on Monday February 8, SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling announced today. This is the first time the award will be given to two honorees. Both Larson […]
SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams will be honored with the 2016 American Riviera Award at the 31st edition of the Fest, which runs from February 3 to February 13, 2016. This is the first time the award will be given […]
SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl, Ex Machina), O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton) and Géza Röhrig (Son of Saul) as the second group of recipients for the 2016 Virtuosos Award which recognize a select group of actors who have distinguished themselves through […]
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will open with the U.S. premiere of Paramount Pictures’ THE LITTLE PRINCE at the Arlington Theatre on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016. Directed by Mark Osborne and featuring the voices of Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Ricky Gervais, James Franco, Mackenzie Foy, and Benicio Del Toro, THE LITTLE PRINCE […]
The 10th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film Honoring Jane Fonda Saturday, October 3, 2015 – Bacara Resort & Spa 6:00pm – Red Carpet Cocktail Reception 7:30pm – Dinner and Tribute Black Tie Fundraiser for SBIFF’s Educational Programs To become a sponsor visit Sponsorship at SBIFF’s webpage. STUDIO HEAD – $25,000 ($18,840 tax […]
THE WAVE FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS JULY 15-19, 2015 FEATURING FRENCH CINEMA DIVERSE SCREENING LINEUP INCLUDES; A PERFECT MAN, THE TOURNAMENT, CAPRICE & ONCE IN A LIFETIME AMONG OTHERS SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announced today the official lineup for their third annual Wave Film Festival. The festival runs from […]
A former college football coach (Kevin Costner) finds new inspiration when he leads a small-town cross-country running team to the state championship, in this heartwarming film from director Niki Caro (Whale Rider). – TIFF Next Wave Film Page To view Closing Night info for Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF).
Originally Posted January 15, 2015 30TH FESTIVAL CLOSES WITH THE US PREMIERE OF NIKI CARO’S “MCFARLAND, USA” KEVIN COSTNER AND DIRECTOR NIKI CARO IN ATTENDANCE On Closing Night, Saturday February 7th at the Arlington Theatre, SBIFF proudly presents Disney’s McFarland, USA, Directed by Niki Caro and starring Kevin Costner and Maria Bello. Based on the […]
