Docfilm “Following Harry” gives an intimate insight of remarkable singer and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte who continues to inspire younger generation in the last twelve years; screening at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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By Oliver Carnayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/8iHIBmgtAMQ?si=FRqmYv-Z75X2I0Q1From filmmaker Susanne Rostock (Sing Your Song), FOLLOWING HARRY is an intimate documentary film that chronicles the journey of civil rights icon Harry Belafonte during the final 12 years of…

Continue ReadingDocfilm “Following Harry” gives an intimate insight of remarkable singer and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte who continues to inspire younger generation in the last twelve years; screening at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Filmmaker Laurynas Bareiša draws a film story based on a condition and trauma from a personal experience, in his sophomore film DROWNING DRY; playing in four screenings at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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By Oliver Carnayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/11SifXYFlWw?si=_q1UxH8SVvLoc50p One of the rising directors to watch out —  Lithuanian filmmaker Laurynas Bareiša (PILGRIMS) sophomore feature DROWNING DRY won awards for Best Director and a shared Best Performance prize…

Continue ReadingFilmmaker Laurynas Bareiša draws a film story based on a condition and trauma from a personal experience, in his sophomore film DROWNING DRY; playing in four screenings at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Acclaimed Danish filmmaker Søren Green beautifully crafted “B.O.Y.,” now available on major VOD platforms

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By Oliver Carnayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/Wr1umJxn-KE?si=8X2QQH2zjPduX4vRBreaking Glass Pictures has just released the North American release of B.O.Y., a heart-wrenching and beautifully crafted LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama from acclaimed Danish filmmaker Søren Green, now available on major…

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Andrew Glazer’s docfilm SPRING OF THE VANISHING, a mother’s desperate search for her son and for justice and accountability from both the U.S. and Mexico will make its World Premiere at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival February 10

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By Oliver CarnayAward-winning filmmaker Andrew Glazer, together with producer J. Weston Phipper is scheduled to grace the World Premiere of Andrew Glazer's latest heartfelt docfilm SPRING OF THE VANISHING, slated to screen on February 10, 8…

Continue ReadingAndrew Glazer’s docfilm SPRING OF THE VANISHING, a mother’s desperate search for her son and for justice and accountability from both the U.S. and Mexico will make its World Premiere at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival February 10

Docfilm THE SONG CYCLE to have its World Premiere at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival; Irish filmmaker and musician Nick Kelly with musical partner Sean Millar just released the album “Joy” that includes film soundtrack

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By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/embed/WMqq61C0yPo?si=Q3O1Zd4q-hVpuUHdhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/7P4L7yHm6XM?si=0d4r2hTGei8tfeIEIrish filmmaker and musician Nick Kelly’s documentary feature The Song Cycle will have its first international screening at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Winner of Best Independent Film at Galway Film Fleadh 2024 and Audience…

Continue ReadingDocfilm THE SONG CYCLE to have its World Premiere at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival; Irish filmmaker and musician Nick Kelly with musical partner Sean Millar just released the album “Joy” that includes film soundtrack

LUCKY STAR cast Olivia Cheng, Terry Chen, Conni Miu and writer/director Gillian McKercher to attend the U.S. Premiere at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival 

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By Oliver Carnayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/4isTbO3Mv_c?si=ggJzono5rqBPxZUhGame Theory Films’ upcoming drama LUCKY STAR, which is  written and directed by Calgary filmmaker Gillian McKercher and features an all star Asian Canadian cast including Terry Chen (Almost Famous, Sight), Olivia Cheng (Warrior, Marco Polo), Conni…

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Fil-Canadian Nova Ami, co-director of “INCANDESCENCE,” explores an immersive, experiential feature documentary about wildfire; the film will have its U.S. Premiere at 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 13 & 14

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By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/embed/AhggIWsBXa4?si=zKa_GR1RmxRMh-W9Nova Ami is a Canadian documentary filmmaker of mixed Filipino heritage. Her current work explores themes of climate emergency and environment, focusing on the perspectives of women and…

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Alejandro Andade Pease’s HOMBRES INTEGROS (FINE YOUNG MEN), premiering THIS WEDNESDAY at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (with screenings through February 13)

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By Oliver Carnayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/PSeKciClVSQ?si=_hepqevocoAus21MHOMBRES INTEGROS (FINE YOUNG MEN) will be screening at 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival on the following dates and locations:Wednesday, February 5, 5:10PM PST at the SBIFF Film Center,…

Continue ReadingAlejandro Andade Pease’s HOMBRES INTEGROS (FINE YOUNG MEN), premiering THIS WEDNESDAY at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (with screenings through February 13)

Acclaimed cinematographer Kelsey Taylor takes her feature writing and directing debut with the mystery-drama thriller “TO KILL A WOLF,” screening under the “Festival Circuit Favorites” Feb 9 &10 at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/embed/0KPEo6Zi7S8?si=xctW1rFnblUZavxq"TO KILL A WOLF" will be screening at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday 2/9 - 5:00 PM at the Film Center, Auditorium 1,…

Continue ReadingAcclaimed cinematographer Kelsey Taylor takes her feature writing and directing debut with the mystery-drama thriller “TO KILL A WOLF,” screening under the “Festival Circuit Favorites” Feb 9 &10 at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival