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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
By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/embed/8iHIBmgtAMQ?si=FRqmYv-Z75X2I0Q1 From filmmaker Susanne Rostock (Sing Your Song), FOLLOWING HARRY is an intimate documentary film that chronicles the journey of civil rights icon

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
By Oliver Carnay https://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

Acclaimed Danish filmmaker Søren Green beautifully crafted “B.O.Y.,” now available on major VOD platforms
By Oliver Carnay https://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

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
By Oliver Carnay Award-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,

Vic Sotto, newest Brand Ambassador of Sante Barley International, originally from New Zealand!
By Oliver Carnay Sante Barley International, a leading global provider of organic health and wellness products had a press conference held at Luxe Hotel

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
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

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
By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/embed/4isTbO3Mv_c?si=ggJzono5rqBPxZUh Game Theory Films’ upcoming drama LUCKY STAR, which is written and directed by Calgary filmmaker Gillian McKercher and features an all star Asian Canadian

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
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

Alejandro Andade Pease’s HOMBRES INTEGROS (FINE YOUNG MEN), premiering THIS WEDNESDAY at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (with screenings through February 13)
By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/embed/PSeKciClVSQ?si=_hepqevocoAus21M HOMBRES INTEGROS (FINE YOUNG MEN) will be screening at 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival on the following dates and locations:

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
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

2nd annual Manila International Film Festival schedule of films reset with MMFF entries, plus more screenings of new features, with a world premiere, a tribute, panel discussions with Hollywood Creatives, and a fund-raising event to help Southern California wildfire relief aids
By Oliver Carnay Originally scheduled from January 30 to February 2, because of the impact of the southern wildfires in Los Angeles, the new dates

TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET to receive Arlington Artist of the Year Award at the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival
By Oliver Carnay Cinema maverick Timothée Chalamet will be honored with the prestigious Arlington Artist of the Year Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

