Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara, California
United States
ABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization. Over the past 35 years, SBIFF 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. We celebrate the art of cinema and provide impactful educational experiences for our local, national and global communities.
SBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community through our many free educational programs and events. In June 2016, SBIFF 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. In May 2019, SBIFF opened its own Education Center in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street to serve as a home for its many educational programs and a place for creativity and learning.
DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
July 1, 2025
Notification Date
January 9, 2026
Event Date
February 4 - 14, 2026
Earlybird |
Regular |
Late |
Final |
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Feature Films |
Aug 8, 2025: $70 |
Sept 19, 2025: $90 |
Oct 31, 2025: $115 |
Dec 3, 2025: $125 |
Short Films |
Aug 8, 2025: $50 |
Sept 19, 2025: $60 |
Oct 31, 2025: $70 |
Dec 3, 2025: $80 |
Visit the Santa Barbara International Film Festival website for more information.