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 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.
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.
Panels:
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, and Kieran Culkin.
Screenings:
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.
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.
