Roger Durling News

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) and EuropaCorp announced today that the 32nd edition of the festival will close with the Lone Scherfig (An Education, The Riot Club) directed romantic comedy THEIR FINEST at the Arlington Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 11 in anticipation of the film's March 24 stateside release.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announced today the beginning of their capital campaign, which includes the restoration of the historic Riviera Theater.

By mid-day, the streets outside of the Arlington theater were already packed with fans anxiously awaiting the arrival of the recipient of this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Maltin Modern Masters award, Johnny Depp.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicked off its 31st year with the U.S. premiere of THE LITTLE PRINCE.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Sylvester Stallone will receive their prestigious Montecito Award for his critically acclaimed role in Ryan Coogler's CREED.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will open with the U.S. premiere of Paramount Pictures' “THE LITTLE PRINCE” at the Arlington Theatre on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016.

Director Niki Caro, Kevin Costner, and fellow cast members all attended MCFARLAND, USA's screening as the closing event of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theater last night. Scroll down for photos from the event!

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), presented by UGG® Australia, announces its highly-anticipated line-up for 2015

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, will jointly honor Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones with the Cinema Vanguard Award on Thursday, January 29, 2015.

Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor Michael Keaton with the Modern Master Award for the 30th anniversary edition of the Fest, which runs January 27 - February 7, 2015

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, is proud to present the 2015 Outstanding Performer of the Year Award to Steve Carell on Friday, February 6, 2015.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, is delighted to present the 2015 American Riviera Award to actors Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke at the 30th edition of the Fest

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues its tradition of honoring the year's standout performers by presenting The 2015 Virtuosos Award to Chadwick Boseman (Get on Up), Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood), Logan Lerman (Fury), David Oyelowo (Selma), Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and Jenny Slate

Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor Michael Keaton with the Modern Master Award for the 30th anniversary edition of the Fest

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will present David O. Russell with the Outstanding Director Award at the 29th edition of the Fest, which runs Thursday, January 30 through Sunday, February 9, 2014, it was announced by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. The Tribute will take place at the Arlington Theatre today, January 31.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Bruce Dern with the Modern Master Award at the 29th edition of the Fest

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will present David O. Russell with the Outstanding Director Award at the 29th edition of the Fest, which runs Thursday, January 30 through Sunday, February 9, 2014, it was announced today by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. The Tribute will take place at the Arlington Theatre on Friday, January 31.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor director Martin Scorsese and actor Leonardo DiCaprio with the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 29th edition of the Fest

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues its tradition of honoring the year's standout performers by presenting The 2014 Virtuosos Award to Daniel Brühl (Rush), Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue Is The Warmest Color), Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis), Michael B. Jordan (Fruitvale Station), Brie Larson (Short Term 12), Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) and June Squibb (Nebraska)

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor actor, screenwriter and producer Emma Thompson with the Modern Master Award at the 29th edition of the Fest