40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival Tuesday, February 4th – Saturday February 15th, 2025 Printed Program Guide will be available starting Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is a pass-based festival, offering 4 levels of passes which grant priority admission to films and/or events. Passholders are seated in order of Pass level (Concierge, Platinum, Cinema, & State Street) 30 minutes before each film.

Below is the list of feature and short films at the 2024 SBIFF. For the complete list of films, synopses, and other special events please visit the SBIFF app.

Below is the list of feature and short films at the 2025 SBIFF. For the complete list of films, synopses, and other special events please visit the SBIFF app. A printed program guide will be available February 4th. SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED... SBIFF Film Center. by Sean Pratt | Oct 10, 2024 | General

Aug 9, 2024 · Dear Filmmakers, below are various options to find more information about submitting your film to us. After reviewing, if you have any other questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing your films.

Feb 7, 2023 · Saturday, February 15 – 11:00 AM – SBIFF Film Center. 10-10-10 STUDENT SHORTS Saturday, February 15 – 2:00 PM – Arlington Theatre. THE WILD ROBOT Saturday, February 15 – 2:00 PM – Marjorie Luke Theatre

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a non-profit arts and educational organization whose mission is 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.

Santa Barbara has long been described as the American Riviera™. SBIFF proudly places this trademarked name on our award for outstanding achievement in American film. Recipients: 2025 – Zoe Saldaña 2024 – Mark Ruffalo 2023 – Brendan Fraser 2022 – Kristen Stewart 2021 – Delroy Lindo 2020 – Renee Zellweger 2019 – Viggo Mortensen

It will grant the passholder FIRST ADMISSION to ALL films played at the Riviera Theatre during the Film Festival February 4th – 15th, 2025. There will be an expected 55 films playing over this period.