A Locals-Only Sneak Peek at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Zooming in on Opening Night, the Poster Creator, Cinematic Landmarks, and S.B. Documentaries

A Locals-Only
Sneak Peek at SBIFF

Zooming in on Opening Night, the Poster Creator,
Cinematic Landmarks, and S.B. Documentaries

By Roger Durling, Josef Woodard, and Leslie Dinaberg | February 2, 2023

Patricia Chidlaw, “2 Stars, Arlington 2022” | Credit: Courtesy

The star-studded Santa Barbara International Film Festival hits our town February 8-18 and we can’t wait. Here’s the skinny on the opening night film, Miranda’s Victim, a preview of some of the documentaries of special local interest, and a look at the influential career of SBIFF poster artist Patricia Chidlaw. (Hint: She might impact your travel plans.)


Reel Meets Realism

Shining the Light on Artist Patricia Chidlaw

By Roger Durling

Patricia Chidlaw outside The Arlington Theatre | Credit: Ingrid Bostrom

Poolside/Beachside Escape,
to the Cliff House Inn

Mussel Shoals Beachfront
Is a Secret Treasure in the 805

By Josef Woodard

Credit: Josef Woodard

True Crime Time
at SBIFF’s Opener

‘Miranda’s Victim’ Director Michelle Danner Excited to Share a Riveting, Important Story

By Leslie Dinaberg

From the SBIFF Opening Night Film Miranda’s Victim | Credit: Courtesy

Looking to the Local
for Docs to Watch

A First Peek at Some of the Films
of Special Interest to Santa Barbarans

By Leslie Dinaberg

‘The Right to Read’ screens on February 12 at 11:40 a.m. at Metro 4. | Credit: Courtesy
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