Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest


A Festival to Celebrate the Art of Independent & Youth Filmmakers
*Proudly serving as a 501(c)(3) non-profit oganization
Santa Barbara, CA
An Update on the 4th Annual Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival
With heavy hears we and after careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's festival. We are endlessly grateful to the filmmakers, sponsors, volunteers, and audiences who have been part of our story.
The Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival isn't over — we're stepping back to come back better. Follow us on social media and sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear what's next. Thank you for believing in independent film.

16 categories to choose from
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Narrative Feature Film
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Documentary Feature Film
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Short Dramatic Film
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Short Horror / Thriller Film
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Short Comedy Film
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Short Action / Adventure Film
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Short Sci-fi / Fantasy Film
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Short Animated Film
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Short Documentary Film
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Short Narrative Film - Local Filmmaker
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Short Documentary Film - Local Filmmaker
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Short Narrative Film - Youth Filmmaker
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Short Documentary Film - Youth Filmmaker
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Short Animated Film - Youth Filmmaker
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Local Youth Filmmaker
Submissions start at only $20!


The Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest couldn’t take place without the help of our incredible volunteers! We are always looking for enthusiastic folks to help support us in our mission of bringing independent film to the Santa Barbara area. We are thankful for your interest!
Awards & Prizes
The top films or scripts from each category will get a trophy with custom engravings. Awards of Excellence and Award of Achievement winners will get a certificate in a frame.
Winners of the "Local Filmmakers" categories will win a free 1 year membership to 805 Film Co.












