40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival Official Poster
The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival is set for February 4–15, 2025. Angelina Jolie will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award, while Kevin Costner hosts an exclusive Q&A during the event. Other notable appearances include acclaimed filmmakers, actors, and rising stars, making this festival a must-see celebration of cinematic artistry and talent on the beautiful Santa Barbara coast. We’ve listed a few exciting SBIFF events at the Arlington Theater that you may be interested in below!
Awards:
Maltin Modern Master Award Honoring Angelina Jolie | Wednesday, 2/5 at 8PM: Angelina Jolie will be honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award, established in 1995 to honor an individual who has enriched our culture through accomplishments in the motion picture industry.
Outstanding Performer of the Year Award Honoring Ralph Fiennes | Thursday , 2/6 at 8PM: Recognizing select individuals who have distinguished themselves with exceptional performances in film, this years award will be given to Ralph Finnes.
Arlington Artist of the Year Award Honoring Timothée Chalamet | Tuesday, 2/11 at 8PM: Join an in-person tribute and career retrospective for Timothée Chalamet, as he receives the prestigious Arlington Artist of the Year award.
Variety Artisans Award | Saturday, 2/8 at 8PM: Honoring the artistry of film editors, designers, musicians, cinematographers and more.
Virtuosos Awards | Sunday, 2/9 at 8PM: Enjoy interviews with rising movie stars, including Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kieran Culkin, and Sebastian Stan as they accept the Virtuosos Award.
Outstanding Directors Award | Monday, 2/10 at 8PM: Honoring several 2025 Oscar nominated directors including Brady Corbert (The Brutalist), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance) and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown).
American Riviera Award Honoring Zoe Saldaña | Wednesday, 2/12 at 8PM: Recognizing actors who have made a significant contribution to American Cinema, the American Riviera Award will be given to Zoe Saldaña.
Cinema Vanguard Award Honoring Adrien Brody & Guy Pearce | Thursday, 2/13 at 8PM: Spotlighting Brody and Pearce's riveting performances in The Brutalist.
Montecito Award Honoring Domingo Coleman | Friday, 2/14 at 8PM: An evening with Domingo, highlighting his incredible performance in SING SING.
Screenings:
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 Followed by a Q&A With Kevin Costner | Friday, 2/7 at 6 PM: Watch the U.S. premiere screening and an exclusive interview with the star of the film and SB local, Kevin Costner.
The Substance | Sunday 2/9, at 2PM: Enjoy a Demi Moore Retrospective with screenings of Indecent Proposal, Ghost, and The Substance, which will be followed by a live conversation with Demi Moore.
Free Films | Wednesday, 2/5 through Saturday, 2/15: Every day during the festival, enjoy several 2025 Oscar nominated films for free, including Conclave, Dune: Part Two, and The Brutalist.
A Missing Part | Closing Night Film | Saturday 2/15 at 8pm: A French drama about a man who embarks on a journey to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Panels:
Animation Panel | Wednesday, 2/5 at 5PM
Writer's Panel | Saturday, 2/8 at 11AM
International Directors Panel | Sunday. 2/9 at 11AM
Producer's Panel | Monday, 2/10 at 5PM
Women's Panel | Saturday, 2/15 at 11AM
For the Family:
AppleBox | Free Admission | Saturdays, 2/8 & 2/15: Kids and families can enjoy free screenings of the year’s top animated films at the Marjorie Luke Theater, including showings of Inside Out 2, Wild Robot, and Flow.
Click here to view the full list of SBIFF events and here for tickets.
