SBIFF awards five Oscar-worthy stars each Festival year. The Tributes consist of a thought provoking on-stage interview, a film montage and award ceremony.
SBIFF’s Panel series brings together industry professionals for a lively, informative and revealing panel discussion. This year’s panels include Director’s, Writer’s, Composer’s, Producer’s, and Women in the Business.
The Opening Night Film, Centerpiece Screening and Closing Night Film are special screenings, with talent in attendance, held at the Arlington Theatre.
Sidebars are collections of films centered around a common theme that complement the Festival's films. This year's Sidebars include To the Maxxx, Latino Cinemedia, EastXWest, Reel Nature and the Apple Box Family Film Festival.
Experience an intimate dialogue with some of the year's outstanding indie performers.
The 10-10-10 Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Programs are events in which 10 filmmaking teams produce 10 short films in the first 10 days of the Festival.
over 200 feature films, 50+ short films, Field Trip to the Movies (provided free of charge to thousands of local middle school children) and 3rd Weekend round out the Santa Barbara International Film Festival