Complete 2012 SBIFF Coverage
SBIFF 2012 Peeps Part Two
A Symphony of Absurdishness
A “symphony of absurdishness” includes Scorsese poking fun, The Artist parties, and more. Read story.
SBIFF 2012 Wrap Report
Triumph and Tragedy in the Festival Big Top
Our final thoughts on SBIFF 2012 include triumph, tragedy, and everything in between. Read story.
SBIFF 2012 Third Weekend Schedule
Fave films from last week’s film fest screen for free at Riviera Theatre this weekend. Read story.
Gardens & Villa Play Faust at the Lobero
Santa Barbara’s Indie Rockers Craft Original Score for 1926 German Film, Play It Live
Santa Barbara’s indie rockers craft original score for 1926 German film and play it live during SBIFF. Read story.
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography
Review of Stacy Peralta's New Documentary About Legendary Skateboard Team
A review of Stacy Peralta's new documentary about legendary skateboard team. Read story.
Closing Night Report
Inside the Arlington on SBIFF 2012's Last Night
A view from inside the Arlington Theatre on SBIFF 2012's final night. Read story.
SBIFF 2012's Award Winners
Up There Wins Critics' Award; Starbuck Woos for Audience Choice; and More
Up There wins critics' top award; Starbuck woos for Audience Choice; and more. Read story.
A Wrap and a Mass “Yes”
Final Thoughts from Our Critic in SBIFF's Theaters
Some final thoughts on SBIFF 2012 from our film critic and veteran fester. Read story.
Paying Respects to an SBIFF Titan
Remembering Mike DeGruy; Plus, Nothing Like Chocolate and More
Remembering Mike DeGruy; plus, Nothing Like Chocolate, directors, and Gardens & Villa. Read story.
SBIFF 2012 Director’s Panel
The Agonies and Ecstasies of Directing in Today’s World
A report from a panel that explored the agonies and ecstasies of directing in today’s world. Read story.
The French Steal an American Show
SBIFF’s Vanguard Awards Go To Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo of The Artist
SBIFF 2012’s Vanguard Awards go to Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo of The Artist. Read story.
Tasting with Director of Wine: The Green Revolution
Thursday Afternoon SBIFF Screening Leads to Friday of Tasting with French Director Guillaume Bodin
An afternoon screening leads to a day of tasting with French director Guillaume Bodin, whose film is about biodynamics in the vineyard. Read story.
The Music Never Stops
More Reports on SBIFF 2012’s Cinesonic Sidebar
Our critic finds more to enjoy during SBIFF 2012’s Cinesonic sidebar; plus reviews of international films. Read story.
SBIFF Virtuoso Awards
Demian Bichir, Rooney Mara, Patton Oswalt, Andy Serkis, and Shailene Woodley Honored
Demian Bichir, Rooney Mara, Patton Oswalt, Andy Serkis, Shailene Woodley, and Melissa McCarthy (in absentia) are honored for their breakout performances. Read story.
S.B. Filmmaker Mike DeGruy Killed in Helicopter Crash
Well Known Nature Documentarian and SBIFF Curator Dies in Australia While Working on Next Project
Memorial service announced for underwater documentarian and SBIFF curator who died in Australia while working on next project. Read story.
Musical Highs and Artful Low Notes
A Look at Some of SBIFF 2012’s Sonically Inclined Films
Our critic doesn't like Starbuck, but enjoys some of SBIFF 2012’s sonically inclined films. Read story.
10-10-10, Take Two
Student Filmmaker Aija Mayrock Returns to SBIFF for Her Second Competition
Student filmmaker Aija Mayrock returns to SBIFF for her second competition. Read story.
Golden Slumber
An Interview with Director Davy Chou
Director Davy Chou discusses his documentary about Cambodia's lost era of filmmaking. Read story.
Stunt Sport
An Interview with Director Samuel McKaig
Director Samuel McKaig discusses his film about the intersection of parkour, breakdancing, and tricking subcultures. Read story.
Gardens & Villa Presents Faust
Santa Barbara Indie Band Lays Down Live Score for Classic German Silent Film
Santa Barbara’s rising indie band to play live score for classic German silent film on Saturday at Lobero. Read story.
Closing Night Festivities
Quick Rundown on What to Expect for Sunday Evening
Here's a quick rundown on what to expect for Sunday evening's awards and screening of Where Do We Go Now?. Read story.
Youth CineMedia Showcase
SBIFF Presents Films from Santa Barbara's Streets
SBIFF presents a morning of films made by Santa Barbara's urban youth. Read story.
Mandala Road
Would-Be Flames Reunite At a Crossroads
Mandala Road is an independent film about two college friends who re-connect after some years have passed. Read story.
The Artist Trailer
The Artist screens Thursday, 4:30 at The Metro Theater. Read story.
Woodard Reports: Cornered by Corners of the World
Our Critic’s Thoughts on Documentaries and Hilarity
Our critic’s latest thoughts on SBIFF’s docs and funny pics. Read story.
The Secret Ingredient
An Interview with Director Rashi Bahri Chitnis and Writer Joe Palladino
Director Rashi Bahri Chitnis and writer Joe Palladino discuss their short film about family and recipes. Read story.
Stacy Peralta Talks Bones Brigade: An Autobiography
Director Discusses His New Documentary on the Greatest Skateboarding Team Ever
The director of Dogtown & Z Boys discusses his new doc on the greatest skate team ever. Read story.
An Oversimplification of Her Beauty
An Interview with Director Terence Nance
Director Terence Nance discusses his multimedia film about loves lost and found. Read story.
SBIFF Peeps, Weekend One
Photographic Reports from the Film Fest’s Best Parties
Here’s a photographic report from film fest 2012’s best parties, so far. Read story.
SBIFF 2012 Mid-fest Report
Midway through the Filmic Midway
A look at the film fest midway through the 10-day, 11-night event. Read story.
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