Complete 2012 SBIFF Coverage
Film Fest Honoring De Niro
The famous actor will be given the Kirk Douglas Award at the annual fundraiser on December 8. Read story.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
SBIFF 2012 Peeps Part Two
A “symphony of absurdishness” includes Scorsese poking fun, The Artist parties, and more. Read story.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
SBIFF 2012 Wrap Report
Our final thoughts on SBIFF 2012 include triumph, tragedy, and everything in between. Read story.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
SBIFF 2012 Third Weekend Schedule
Fave films from last week’s film fest screen for free at Riviera Theatre this weekend. Read story.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Gardens & Villa Play Faust at the Lobero
Santa Barbara’s indie rockers craft original score for 1926 German film and play it live during SBIFF. Read story.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography
A review of Stacy Peralta's new documentary about legendary skateboard team. Read story.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Closing Night Report
A view from inside the Arlington Theatre on SBIFF 2012's final night. Read story.
Monday, February 6, 2012
SBIFF 2012's Award Winners
Up There wins critics' top award; Starbuck woos for Audience Choice; and more. Read story.
Monday, February 6, 2012
A Wrap and a Mass “Yes”
Some final thoughts on SBIFF 2012 from our film critic and veteran fester. Read story.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Paying Respects to an SBIFF Titan
Remembering Mike DeGruy; plus, Nothing Like Chocolate, directors, and Gardens & Villa. Read story.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
SBIFF 2012 Director’s Panel
A report from a panel that explored the agonies and ecstasies of directing in today’s world. Read story.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
The French Steal an American Show
SBIFF 2012’s Vanguard Awards go to Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo of The Artist. Read story.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Tasting with Director of Wine: The Green Revolution
An afternoon screening leads to a day of tasting with French director Guillaume Bodin, whose film is about biodynamics in the vineyard. Read story.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
The Music Never Stops
Our critic finds more to enjoy during SBIFF 2012’s Cinesonic sidebar; plus reviews of international films. Read story.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
SBIFF Virtuoso Awards
Demian Bichir, Rooney Mara, Patton Oswalt, Andy Serkis, Shailene Woodley, and Melissa McCarthy (in absentia) are honored for their breakout performances. Read story.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
S.B. Filmmaker Mike DeGruy Killed in Helicopter Crash
Memorial service announced for underwater documentarian and SBIFF curator who died in Australia while working on next project. Read story.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Musical Highs and Artful Low Notes
Our critic doesn't like Starbuck, but enjoys some of SBIFF 2012’s sonically inclined films. Read story.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
10-10-10, Take Two
Student filmmaker Aija Mayrock returns to SBIFF for her second competition. Read story.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Golden Slumber
Director Davy Chou discusses his documentary about Cambodia's lost era of filmmaking. Read story.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Stunt Sport
Director Samuel McKaig discusses his film about the intersection of parkour, breakdancing, and tricking subcultures. Read story.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Gardens & Villa Presents Faust
Santa Barbara’s rising indie band to play live score for classic German silent film on Saturday at Lobero. Read story.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Closing Night Festivities
Here's a quick rundown on what to expect for Sunday evening's awards and screening of Where Do We Go Now?. Read story.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Youth CineMedia Showcase
SBIFF presents a morning of films made by Santa Barbara's urban youth. Read story.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Mandala Road
Mandala Road is an independent film about two college friends who re-connect after some years have passed. Read story.
Friday, February 3, 2012
The Artist Trailer
The Artist screens Thursday, 4:30 at The Metro Theater. Read story.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Woodard Reports: Cornered by Corners of the World
Our critic’s latest thoughts on SBIFF’s docs and funny pics. Read story.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Secret Ingredient
Director Rashi Bahri Chitnis and writer Joe Palladino discuss their short film about family and recipes. Read story.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Stacy Peralta Talks Bones Brigade: An Autobiography
The director of Dogtown & Z Boys discusses his new doc on the greatest skate team ever. Read story.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
An Oversimplification of Her Beauty
Director Terence Nance discusses his multimedia film about loves lost and found. Read story.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
SBIFF Peeps, Weekend One
Here’s a photographic report from film fest 2012’s best parties, so far. Read story.
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