Santa Barbara Film Festival
The 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is rolling out the red carpet Tuesday, February 4th – Saturday, February 15th, 2025 Tickets & More Info: www.sbiff.org
SBIFF has been a premier destination for cinephiles for four incredible decades, bringing together the best in independent and international cinema. Ranked among the Top 10 Film Festivals in the U.S., SBIFF transforms the stunning seaside city of Santa Barbara, California into a cinematic paradise—just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles!
11 Days
200+ Films
Exclusive Tributes & Symposiums
100,000+ Attendees
Unforgettable Celebrity Moments
Beyond the films, SBIFF is an unparalleled opportunity to network with top-tier filmmakers, industry insiders, and award-season contenders. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a passionate movie buff, or just love being part of the Hollywood magic, this festival is the place to be.
Star-Studded Lineup for 2025
Get ready to see some of the biggest names in Hollywood! This year’s highly anticipated guests include:
Angelina Jolie (Maria)
Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
Zoe Saldana & Selena Gomez (Emilia Perez)
Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Ariana Grande (Wicked)
Adrien Brody & Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
Whether you’re here for Oscar-worthy performances, groundbreaking storytelling, or just the electric atmosphere, SBIFF 2025 promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Beyond the films, SBIFF is an unparalleled opportunity to network with top-tier filmmakers, industry insiders, and award-season contenders. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a passionate movie buff, or just love being part of the Hollywood magic, this festival is the place to be.
Tickets & More Info: www.sbiff.org
Poster by: Mary Heebner
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