Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest

09/22/2025

We want to congratulate all of our winners for the 3rd Annual Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest!!

So many great movies and we are so glad that you submitted them!!

Thanks to everyone who helped make this year happen and keep an eye out for updates for next years festival!!

09/14/2025

Great write up about the festival by Josef Woodard of the Santa Barbara Independent. Thanks so much to Joe and the editorial staff over there!

The Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival readies for its third annual showcase at the Alhecama Theatre September 19-21.

09/09/2025

The 3rd annual Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival is back and better than ever. We have 41 amazing films over 3 days! Sept 19-21 at the Alhecama Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara. For tickets, passes, schedule, trailers and more, go to www.sbindifilmfest.com See ya at the movies!

09/08/2025

The Santa Barbara Film Festival is looking for Volunteers! We need Ushers, Concession Stand workers and more! Earn a VIP Pass that's good for any screening at the festival! Reach out to [email protected] today to get in touch. Thanks for your support!

08/08/2025

The Festival Schedule is set and tickets are for sale! Head over to www.sbindiefilmfest.com to get your tickets today!

08/08/2025

We are THRILLED to announce that our Official Selections have been chosen!

Congratulations to all the incredible filmmakers who will be showcasing their work at the Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival! Your stories, your vision, your passion - they've earned their place on the big screen.

This year's selection represents the very best in independent cinema - bold voices, fresh perspectives, and unforgettable storytelling.

From our Santa Barbara community to filmmakers around the globe - THANK YOU for sharing your art with us. The creativity, passion, and innovation we witnessed in this year's submissions was truly inspiring.

Selected filmmakers: Check your email!

Everyone else: Stay tuned for the full lineup reveal!

This is going to be one unforgettable festival experience.

07/07/2025

Ownership - a new submission to the 2025 Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival!

When an innocent invitation to an antiques reality show unearths shameful skeletons between two families --one black, one white -- three multi-generational women are forced to take painful ownership of their present reality.

Directed by in her directorial debut!

Starring Yvonne Huff Lee, Jayne Taini, Erin Cummings, and Francesca P. Roberts

We want to see your films! Submissions are open. We have categories for feature films, short films, and locally made films. Hit the link in our bio to submit your work. Early submission discount pricing ends April 29th!

06/09/2025

The Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival is now a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit!

Our mission has always been celebrating independent and youth filmmakers. Now we can do even more to support emerging artists and bring diverse stories to our community.

05/20/2025

It's only 3 days before the regular deadline! Don't be late, submit your film today.

We have categories for feature films, short films, and locally made films and youth made films. Hit the link in our bio to submit your work. Regular submission discount pricing ends May 22nd!

05/12/2025

Battle Of LA - a new submission to the 2025 Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival!

On one of the strangest nights in Los Angeles history— February 1942— anti-aircraft batteries open fire on an unidentified flying object. A young scientist discovers the crash site, compelling her and her colleague to uncover the truth about the enigmatic object.

Directed by

Starring Patrick Pizzolorusso, Lauren Olipra, and Adam Wasser.

We want to see your films! Submissions are open. We have categories for feature films, short films, and locally made films. Hit the link in our bio to submit your work.