Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Roll Out the Red Carpet

January 27 - February 6, 2011

Film lovers and food fans are gearing up to enjoy an eleven day celebration of a cinnematic and gastronomic feast 

Nicole Kidman will be presented with the coveted Cinema Vanquard Award

Annette Benning is the recipient of the American Riviera Award

Christopher Nolan will receive the esteemed Modern Master Award

Details, tickets and information http://sbiff.org/

In addition to the opportunity to see many wonderful films and celebrities, this is also a time for a delicious Food Fest.  Dozens of downtown restaurants will be participating in the excitement by offering "Short" (two-course), "Feature" (three-course) and "Epic" (four-course) length Fest Feast Delights providing a time-saving and tasty way to sample some of the region's best epicurian delights.

Santa Barbara's Urban Wineries also offer Film Sips wine tasting events.

Looking for a place to stay?  Book one of our local special Film Sleeps hotel packages.  And be sure to download the free Sip and Savior app to help you locate participating local businesses to make your Film Festival visit a memorable one.

Here's a sneak preview of the film schedule: http://www.sbiff.org/images/temporary_schedule.pdf