35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Call for Entries
(Feature and short films, all genres)
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is currently accepting applications for its upcoming edition.
Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the Festival.
- Competitive: Yes
- Entry fees: Yes
Eligibility
- Films that have been publicly broadcast in the United States and/or films that are publicly streaming online prior to the 2020 film festival are not eligible.
- The festival favours US premieres.
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is an eleven-day event that presents a diverse slate of 200 films (narrative, documentary, animation) to over 90,000 film enthusiasts. In addition to showcasing a diverse spectrum of films, tributes, galas and panel series with industry professionals are programmed during both weekends of the Festival.
BIFF has sections for documentaries that address social justice issues, nature and oceanography, food and wine, and the performing arts. Additional sidebars highlight contemporary world cinema from Nordic countries, Israel, Eastern Europe, Asia and Spain/Latin America.
Telefilm Canada recognizes a FEATURE FILM selection in this festival and may provide assistance through the International Festival Participation Program.
Promotion and Communications
Telefilm Canada, Montréal
festivals@telefilm.ca
1 800 567-0890