Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Santa Barbara International Film Festival SBIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to making a positive impact utilizing the power of film.

For a list of upcoming films and events, please visit sbiff.org and sbifftheatres.com

And don't forget to join the SBIFF email list so you never miss a moment! SBIFF is a year-round organization that is best known for its main film festival that takes place each year in February. Over the past 30 years the Santa Barbara International Film Festival has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 90,000 attendees and offering 11days of 200+ films, tributes and symposiums. We bring the best of independent and international cinema to Santa Barbara, and we continue to expand our year-round operation to include a wide range of educational programming, fulfilling our mission to engage, enrich and inspire our community through film. In June 2016, SBIFF entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. The theatre is SBIFF’s new home and is the catalyst for our program expansion. This marks the first time that Santa Barbara has had a 24/7 community center focused on the art of film and is an incredible opportunity to expand our mission of educational outreach. Particularly important to SBIFF is making available high quality learning opportunities for underserved and vulnerable populations. Our programs and reach are more robust than ever before.

COMING SOON! Starting September 11th at SBIFF’s Film Center is Orlando von Einsiedel’s THE CYCLE OF LOVEDocuments the ro...
09/03/2026

COMING SOON! Starting September 11th at SBIFF’s Film Center is Orlando von Einsiedel’s THE CYCLE OF LOVE

Documents the romantic journey of PK Mahanandia, a Delhi street artist who trekked 6,000 miles by bicycle in 1977, venturing across continents to reunite with the woman he loved.

We also have a screening followed by a conversation with Director Orlando von Einsiedel on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:30pm at SBIFF’s Film Center, 916 State St.

COMING SOON! Starting September 11th at SBIFF’s Film Center is Jack Auen & Kevin Walker’s CHRONOVISORAn armchair mystery...
09/02/2026

COMING SOON! Starting September 11th at SBIFF’s Film Center is Jack Auen & Kevin Walker’s CHRONOVISOR

An armchair mystery in which the life of a reclusive academic collides with the story of a clandestine technology that can photograph the past.

COMING SOON! Starting September 11th at SBIFF’s Film Center is David Kittredge’s BOORMAN AND THE DEVILAfter directing Po...
09/02/2026

COMING SOON! Starting September 11th at SBIFF’s Film Center is David Kittredge’s BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL

After directing Point Blank and Deliverance, John Boorman was offered to direct The Exorcist II. The film became a massive failure, nearly ending his career. Years later, cast and filmmakers discuss its ambition and artistic value.

09/01/2026

COMING SOON! Orlando von Einsiedel’s THE CYCLE OF LOVE is coming to SBIFF’s Film Center, 916 State St, Santa Barbara, September 11-17. Tickets are now live at sbifftheatres.com!

And we also have a screening followed by a conversation with Director Orlando von Einsiedel on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:30pm at SBIFF’s Film Center, 916 State St.

Golden Globe and Actor Award winner and Academy Award-nominee Emily Blunt will receive SBIFF’s 19th annual Kirk Douglas ...
09/01/2026

Golden Globe and Actor Award winner and Academy Award-nominee Emily Blunt will receive SBIFF’s 19th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film. The prestigious award, named after screen legend Kirk Douglas, benefits the film festival’s year-round educational programs and will be presented on Thursday, December 10 at a black-tie dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

“Emily Blunt takes risks most actors wouldn’t dare - moving between drama, comedy, and blockbuster spectacle with the same precision and commitment,” said Michael Douglas. “That range and authenticity are exactly what the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film was created to celebrate. We’re proud to honor her,” he added.

08/31/2026

Starting Friday at SBIFF’s Film Center is Joe Swanberg’s THE SUN NEVER SETS

08/31/2026

Starting Friday at SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre is Tina Gharavi’s VIRGINIA WOOLF’S NIGHT AND DAY

08/31/2026

Starting Friday at SBIFF’s Film Center is the 4K Restoration of Luchino Visconti’s WHITE NIGHTS

08/31/2026

Starting Friday at SBIFF’s Film Center is Marianne Elliott’s THE SALT PATH

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