Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces Free Screenings, Star Honors, New Venue Hub

Overview

• The 41st edition runs through Feb. 14 across the Arlington Theatre, the Riviera Theatre, and the new McHurley Film Center.
• This year’s slate features 46 world premieres and 80 U.S. premieres representing 50 countries, with more than half directed by women.
• Free films at the Arlington are first-come after pass holder entry, kicking off Thursday with F1 followed by a talk with producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
• The awards lineup spotlights Adam Sandler (Maltin Modern Master), Ethan Hawke (American Riviera), and Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro (Hammond Cinema Vanguard).
• Published schedules list A Mosquito in the Ear as both Opening and Closing Night with different credits, indicating a conflict that requires official clarification.