Years running: 40 (since 1985)
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
International Film Festival in Santa Barbara.
About
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is an eleven day event held in the seaside resort city of Santa Barbara, California. SBIFF is proud to present a diverse slate of more than 200 films to over 70,000 film enthusiasts.
Audience is a unique combination of film industry professionals, local, regional and International attendees, and a large student population. In addition to showcasing a diverse spectrum of films, tributes and galas. SBIFF also offers seminars with industry professionals including Directors, Screenwriters, Producers and Women's Panels, as well as provocative Q&A sessions with a diverse selection of filmmakers.
Awards
- Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema. Prize: camera package worth approximately $60,000. Award for Best Independent Film, juried by industry professionals;
- Best Foreign Film: For the best foreign film, juried by industry professionals;
- Nueva Vision Award: For the best Spanish-language film, juried by industry professionals;
- Best Documentary Award: For the best documentary feature, juried by industry professionals;
- The Fund for Santa Barbara Social Justice Award. Prize: $2,500 cash. For a documentary feature film that addresses social justice issues, juried by a committee selected by the Fund for Santa Barbara;
- Bruce Corwin Award for Best Live Action Short Film: For best short film, juried by industry professionals. Winning film will be eligible for Academy Award nomination;
- Bruce Corwin Award for Best Animated Short Film
For best animated short, juried by industry professionals - Audience Choice Award presented by the Santa Barbara Independent.
Rules
- We prioritize US and World Premieres.
- Films that have received national U.S. network television (including cable) or theatrical release prior to Festival are not eligible.
- No music videos or commercials.
- More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by its own online entry and entry fee.
- Submit via Filmfreeway.
Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirement
Jury and Organizers
- Roger Durling (Executive Director)
- Sean Pratt (Managing Director)
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Michael Albright (Programming Director)
Documents
Place
United States
Santa Barbara
Official Website
Contacts
Address:
1528 Chapala Street
Suite 203
Santa Barbara CA 93101
U S A
Phone: 805-963 0023
Fax: 805-962 2524
Email: programming@sbiff.org
Social Networks
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- Opening DateJuly 01, 2023
- Extended DeadlineAugust 11, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineSeptember 22, 2023
- Regular DeadlineNovember 03, 2023
- Late DeadlineDecember 08, 2023
- NotificationsJanuary 12, 2024
- Event Dates7 — 17 February 2024
Films over 40 minutes are considered features. Apply to this category if you have a Non Narrative Non Fiction Film.
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Extended Deadline — $125
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Earlybird Deadline — $70
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Regular Deadline — $90
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Late Deadline — $115
Films 40 minutes or less are considered short films. Apply to this category if you have a short documentary film.
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Extended Deadline — $80
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Earlybird Deadline — $50
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Regular Deadline — $60
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Late Deadline — $70
Films over 40 minutes are considered features. Apply to this Category if you have a Narrative Fiction Feature Length film.
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Extended Deadline — $125
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Earlybird Deadline — $70
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Regular Deadline — $90
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Late Deadline — $115
Films 40 minutes or less are considered short films. Apply to this category if you have a short fiction film.
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Extended Deadline — $80
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Earlybird Deadline — $50
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Regular Deadline — $60
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Late Deadline — $70
Films over 40 minutes are considered features. Apply to this category if you have an animated featured film.
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Extended Deadline — $125
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Earlybird Deadline — $70
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Regular Deadline — $90
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Late Deadline — $115
Films 40 minutes or less are considered short films. Apply to this category if you have a short animated film.
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Extended Deadline — $80
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Earlybird Deadline — $50
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Regular Deadline — $60
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Late Deadline — $70
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Extended Deadline — $80
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Earlybird Deadline — $50
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Regular Deadline — $60
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Late Deadline — $70
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Extended Deadline — $125
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Earlybird Deadline — $70
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Regular Deadline — $90
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Late Deadline — $115
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