The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has announced the launch of “The Wave Film Festival,” a new initiative designed to bring an eclectic mix of films to audiences in addition to the fest’s winter run. With the inaugural fest focusing on a French theme, the first “Wave” will featureย 11 new films from French auteurs, with new editions — or “waves” — to be launched throughout the year.
Roger Durling, theย Executive Director of The Santa Barbara Film Festival, stated, “It’s fitting that as we approach the 30th anniversary SBIFF expands its programming and have more of a year round presence with the Wave Film Festival.