40th ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO

TAKE PLACE FEBRUARY 4-15, 2025

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is pleased to announce the 40th annual festival will take place in Santa Barbara, CA from February 4 through February 15. In honor of the 40th year, the festival will run for 12 days to celebrate this landmark moment. The additional days will feature more exciting programming. With its beautiful central coastline and upscale sensibility as a backdrop, festival attendees and A-list guests have a long tradition of returning to The American Riviera® year after year.

“As we embark on our 40th year, we are proud of what we've accomplished and exhilarated for what is ahead of us. We will be announcing a few surprises in the next few months. Onward and upwards” says Roger Durling, SBIFF’s Executive Director.

The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be happening LIVE February 4 - February 15, 2025. Official events including screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and celebrity tributes, will be held throughout the city, including at the historic Arlington Theatre.