This summer tradition began in 2010 and is now one of Santa Barbara’s most cherished summertime customs. The first film is 101 Dalmatians , which begins the series on July 11. When a litter of ...

Santa Barbara’s annual celebration of Bloomsday is back and better than ever. This fourth iteration of the Indy Award–winning annual salute to famed Irish writer James Joyce returns with spoken-word ...

Students at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Film camp have been making movies all week in a special setting. The films will be shown in Santa Barbara next month.

Migration Crisis Documentary 'Roads Of Fire', Winner At Santa Barbara Film Festival, Gets U.S. Deal.

The community is invited to attend the 28th Annual Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival on August 2 at 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Bowl. This year’s performers include Ángeles Ochoa, Leonardo Aguilar, ...

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EXCLUSIVE: New Mountain Films has acquired Roads Of Fire, winner of the Best Feature Documentary Award at the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Director Nathaniel Lezra’s film ...