US Premiere of “I LIKE MOVIES” by Director Chandler Levack and actors Isaiah Lehtinen, Romina D’Ugo, Krista Bridges, Percy Hynes White.

- February 19, 2023
38TH ANNUAL SBIFF’S CLOSING NIGHT FILM – US PREMIERE OF “I LIKE MOVIES”
Writer/Director Chandler Levack Closing Night Film Red Carpet interview
"I Like Movies"
About I LIKE MOVIES:
Lawrence, a socially inept, 17-year-old cinephile, gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.
Cinematographer Rico Moran Closing Night Film Red Carpet Interview
"I Like Movies"
Romina D'Ugo Closing Night Film Red Carpet Interview
"I Like Movies"
Veronika Slowikowska Closing Night Film Red Carpet Interview
"I Like Movies"
"Falling Forward" Filmmaker Interview
"Falling Forward"
"Locals Only" Filmmaker Interview
"Locals Only"
"The Legend of Mex Man" Filmmaker Interview
"The Legend of Mex Man"
"Summerlight and Then Comes The Night" Filmmaker Interview
"Summerlight and Then Comes The Night"
"Night Cafe" Filmmaker Interview
"Night Cafe"
"The Moisture" Filmmaker Interview
"The Moisture"
"Thursday" Filmmaker Interview
"Thursday"
"The Golden Cage" Filmmaker Interview
"The Golden Cage"
"Shot in the Arm" Filmmaker Interview
"Shot in the Arm"
Pictures
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: A view of the Arlington Theatre marquee at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling and festival volunteers appear onstage at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Chandler Levack attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Chandler Levack, Romina D'Ugo and Rico Moran appear onstage at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling and festival volunteers appear onstage at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Chandler Levack, Romina D'Ugo and Rico Moran appear onstage at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Claudia Puig speaks at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Festival volunteers and staff appear onstage at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling speaks at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling and festival volunteers appear onstage at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Romina D'Ugo, Chandler Levack and Rico Moran speak at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Chandler Levack, Romina D'Ugo and Rico Moran speak the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Romina D'Ugo, Chandler Levack and Rico Moran speak at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Romina D'Ugo, Chandler Levack, Veronika Slowikowska and Rico Moran attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Chandler Levack attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Rico Moran attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Chandler Levack attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Rico Moran attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Rico Moran and Chandler Levack attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Anna Maria Pitt and Elfar Adalsteins attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Veronika Slowikowska attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Anna Maria Pitt attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Alex Borbon, Francisco Lopez and Mitchka Saberi attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Marianna Zydek and Bren Cukier attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Marianna Zydek and Bren Cukier attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Marianna Zydek attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Bren Cukier attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Gareth Kelly, Alex Borbon, Francisco Lopez and Mitchka Saberi attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Travis Vassallo, James Rafferty and Gareth Kelly attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Catherine Borek and Scott Kennedy attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Catherine Borek and Scott Kennedy attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Turan Haste and M. Furkan Daşbilek attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Torbjörn Edwall and Matilda Höög attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Mike Ambs attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Veronika Slowikowska attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Veronika Slowikowska attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Veronika Slowikowska attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Veronika Slowikowska attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Mike Ambs attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Anna Maria Pitt attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Elfar Adalsteins attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Alex Borbon attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Alex Borbon attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Francisco Lopez attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Mitchka Saberiattends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Mitchka Saberiattends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Travis Vassallo attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Gareth Kelly attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Travis Vassallo attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Francisco Lopez attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Scott Kennedy attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: James Rafferty attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Scott Kennedy attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Catherine Borek attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Catherine Borek attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Gareth Kelly attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: James Rafferty attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Keith William attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Josh Nowak attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Aaron Longattends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Keith William attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Aaron Long attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Turan Haste attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Turan Haste attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: M. Furkan Daşbilek attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: M. Furkan Daşbilek attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Torbjörn Edwall attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Romina D'Ugo attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Torbjörn Edwall attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Matilda Hoog attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Matilda Hoogattends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Rico Moran attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Rico Moran attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Antonio Marziale attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Antonio Marziale attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Romina D'Ugo attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Romina D'Ugo attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Rico Moran, Chandler Levack, Romina D'Ugo and Veronika Slowikowska attend the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: SBIFF festival attendees arrive to the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Festival volunteers and staff appear onstage at the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: SBIFF festival attendees arrive to the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Festival Volunteers attends the Closing Night Film "I Like Movies" during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 18, 2023 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)
WHO
Last year, SBIFF had a triumphant return to in-person screenings, panels, and events. The festival had 48 world premiere, 95 U.S. premieres, with honorary awards feted on Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart, Penélope Cruz, Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Caitriona Balfe, Ariana DeBose, Alana Haim, Ciarán Hinds, Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Simon Rex, Saniyya Sidney, Paul Thomas Anderson, Kenneth Branagh, Jane Campion, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and Steven Spielberg. Historically, organizers are expecting A-list guests to once again ascend to Santa Barbara, making it a must-stop location on the awards circuit, and delivering an unprecedented number of films with many World and U.S. premieres. The film lineup and schedule will be announced January, 2023.
About the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. Over the past 37 years, SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and symposiums, fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire the Santa Barbara community through film.
SBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community throughout many free educational programs and events. In 2016, SBIFF entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. After a capital campaign and renovation, the theatre is now SBIFF’s new state-of-the-art, year-round home, showing new international and independent films every day. In 2019, SBIFF opened its own Education Center in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street to serve as a home for its many educational programs and a place for creativity and learning.
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