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39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival 

Santa Barbara, United States, February 7 to 17, 2024

CALL FOR ENTRIES 

(Feature and short films, all genres) 

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is currently accepting applications for its upcoming edition. 

DETAILS 

  • Competitive: Yes 
  • Entry fees: Yes (50 – 125 USD) 
  • Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the Festival via FilmFreeWay

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA  



ABOUT 

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. 

SBIFF 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. 

The 2023 edition featured the canadian film The Young Arsonists (Sheila Pye). 

Telefilm Canada recognizes a FEATURE FILM selection in this festival and may provide assistance through the International Promotion Program

Promotion and Communications 
Telefilm Canada, Montreal 
DL-Festivals@telefilm.ca 
1 800 567-0890