Reporters from Team 54 are covering the 41st SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, running from February 4th - 14th, 2026, with interviews from the red carpet at awards events, film reviews, filmmaker interviews, and a few "Behind The Scenes" stories.

On Monday, February 2nd, 2026, two days before the start of the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival, their new FILM CENTER had its grand opening. On hand were film enthusiasts, city officials, SBIFF staff, and the generous donors after whom the Center is named, Nora McNeely Hurly and Michael Hurley. Follow along for words of gratitude from SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling, comments from Mayor Randy Rouse, and reflections from the "McHurleys". Also get glimpses of the interior, including a beautiful film exhibit in the hallway that connects the theaters, as well as the theaters themselves. Open the video in YouTube to find links in the Description to specific people or places (e.g., each theater).