Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup and Honors
41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup and Honors
The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has unveiled its 2026 lineup, showcasing 46 world premieres and 80 U.S. premieres from 50 countries, with half directed by women. The festival will open with Nicola Rinciari’s ‘A Mosquito in the Ear’ and close with Zamo Mkhwanazi’s ‘Laundry.’
Honorees
This year’s honorees include:
- Michael B. Jordan – Outstanding Performer of the Year Award
- Cynthia Erivo – Kirk Douglas Award
- Adam Sandler – Maltin Modern Master Award
The festival is scheduled from February 4 to 14, 2026, at various venues across Santa Barbara. For more information, visit the official SBIFF website.
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