Over the past 35 years the Santa Barbara International Film Festival 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.

Artist: Hank Pitcher

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival celebrates the art of cinema and provides impactful educational experiences for our local, national, and global communities.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues its commitment to education and the community through many free educational programs and events. In June 2016 the Santa Barbara International Film Festival entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. After a capital campaign and renovation, the theatre is now SBIFF’s new state-of-the-art, year-round home, showing new international and independent films every day. (Images for this post are from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s website and emails)

2022 Program Guide

Kristen Stewart Amerian Riviera Award March 4, 2022, Arlington Theatre 8 pm
Virtuosos Award Presented by UGG
Honoring Caitriona Balfe (Belfast), Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), Alana Haim (Licorice Pizza), Emilia Jones (CODA), Troy Kotsur (CODA), Simon Rex (Red Rocket), and Saniyya Sidney (King Richard)
Saturday, March 5th, 2022 – 8:00 pm
Arlington Theatre
Maltin Modern Master Award
Presented by Manitou Fund
Honoring Javier Bardem and Nicole Kidman
Thursday, March 10th, 2022 – 8:00 pm
Arlington Theatre
Outstanding Performers of the Year Award
Presented by Manitou Fund
Honoring Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis
Sunday, March 6th, 2022 – 8:00 pm
Arlington Theatre
Montecito Award
Honoring Penélope Cruz
Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 – 8:00pm
Arlington Theatre
Cinema Vanguard Award
Sponsored by Deadline
Honoring Benedict Cumberbatch
Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 – 8:00 pm
Arlington Theatre
Closing Night Film
DIONNE WARWICK: DON’T MAKE ME OVER
Saturday, March 12th, 2022 – 8:00pm
Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara International Film Festival https://sbiff.org/

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