Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
LocationSanta Barbara, California, United States
Founded1986 (1986)
Founded byPhyllis de Picciotto
Most recent2026
DirectorsRoger Durling (Executive Director)
Festival dateOpening: 4 February 2026 (2026-02-04)
Closing: 14 February 2026 (2026-02-14)
Websitesbiff.org

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is an eleven-day film festival held every February in Santa Barbara, California, since 1986. The festival annually screens over two hundreds feature films and shorts from different countries. SBIFF also includes celebrity tributes, industry panels, and education programs.