41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival Reveals Poster, Movies, Tributes and Honorees
John Palminteri
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The poster reveal for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) didn’t need a spotlight or a drum roll. The excitement for the 41st annual event was in the air.
Executive Director Roger Durling was beaming in the moment as he read off some of the highlights and turned to artist Baret Boisson. Each grabbed an end to a cloth and revealed the poster Boisson created in one original piece for this year’s event.
It featured many creative elements, several “eye view” images, a pathway and a quote from the late President John F. Kennedy that read, “If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.”
“The quote about artistic freedom really spoke to me so I use that quote,” said Boisson.
She had artistic freedom and hoped the film fans will use their imagination when looking at the poster. Boisson said, “opening your eyes opening your mind and letting go and nothing should be super recognizable, it’s a just a play on going into a different realm.”
Durling said, “I love this poster the whole the whole underwriting theme this year of this festival is supporting artists and supporting the arts in general.”
The festival continues to add different elements during tribute nights and educational engagement opportunities. Durling expects people from all over the world to be in town. “It is an international film festival so the fact that 50 countries are represented is vital I want to live up the name international film festival.”
Durling said there would be 200 films, including 46 World Premieres and 81 U.S. Premieres
He was also thrilled to announce the opening of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival McHurly Film Center in the 900 block of State Street on February 4.
“What a way to start a festival than with a brand new state of the art film center. We have the Arlington, we have the Riviera, and now have the five screens at the new film center.”
Some of the tribute events are already sold out.
The festival will have several days with free films, educational opportunities for students and a young filmmaker competition called 10-10-10 that, for the first time, will include mentorships for movie music.
Over 600 volunteers also assist with film and tribute night logistics, poster distribution and information to guests.
For more information go to: SBIFF
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