SBIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to making a positive impact utilizing the power of film. SBIFF is a year-round organization that is best known for its main film festival that takes place each year in February. Over the past 30 years the Santa Barbara International Film Festival has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 90,000 attendees and offering 11days of 200+ films, tributes and symposiums. We bring the best of independent and international cinema to Santa Barbara, and we continue to expand our year-round operation to include a wide range of educational programming, fulfilling our mission to engage, enrich and inspire our community through film.

In June 2016, SBIFF entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. The theatre is SBIFF’s new home and is the catalyst for our program expansion. This marks the first time that Santa Barbara has had a 24/7 community center focused on the art of film and is an incredible opportunity to expand our mission of educational outreach. Particularly important to SBIFF is making available high quality learning opportunities for underserved and vulnerable populations. Our programs and reach are more robust than ever before.

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Roger Durling

Mike Mcgee

Max Hickman

Daniel Zuñiga Terrazas

Olivia Rojas

Jill Remy

Emily Lu Aldrich

Claudia Puig

Benjamin Goedert

Sean Pratt

The Production and Technical Team at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is responsible for executing the logistical and technical aspects of the festival. This includes managing tribute events, theatre operations, and film screenings at the Riviera Theatre. They oversee production schedules, handle technical setups for presentations, and ensure smooth operations throughout the festival. Additionally, the team creates video content, documents events through photography, and supports educational programming initiatives, thereby helping to fulfill SBIFF’s mission to engage, enrich, and inspire the community through film.

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