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

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

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

Poolside/Beachside Escape,
to the Cliff House Inn

Mussel Shoals Beachfront
Is a Secret Treasure in the 805

By 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

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