Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2027

Open for submissions

About

SBIFF 2027 runs 3–13 Feb 2027. Late deadline 30 Oct 2026, final deadline 2 Dec 2026. Notification 8 Jan 2027.

Location

Santa Barbara, United States

Festival dates

3 February 2027 – 13 February 2027

Deadlines

7 August 2026 · Early-bird
18 September 2026 · Regular
30 October 2026 · Late (and Santa Barbara Filmmaker)
2 December 2026 · Final

Fees

Late: features $115 / shorts $70; Final: features $125 / shorts $80 (Early-bird and Regular passed).

Eligibility

Features and shorts; see official FAQ for premiere requirements. 'Santa Barbara Filmmaker' fee waiver available on request.

Categories

Fiction, Documentary, Short, Animation

Region

North America

Details checked on

7 October 2026

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