It’s Almost Time for Movie Magic

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It’s Almost Time for Movie MagicThe 41st Santa Barbara International Film FestivalArrives February 4By Indy Staff | January 29, 2026Cinephiles rejoice! Read on for our first pick of films to watch, including the scoop on opening night, and a peek behind the scenes with SBIFF poster artist Baret Boisson as well as the tribute to Adam Sandler on February 5. We’ll have even more for you as SBIFF progresses February 4-14. See sbiff.org for the complete schedule and check back frequently for updates, as more things tend to be added through the festival. See you at the movies!