Experience three days of international cinema, cultural exchange and storytelling at the 5th Annual Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF) in Santa Barbara.
Celebrating the power of film to connect cultures and communities, the festival brings together filmmakers, audiences and industry professionals through a diverse selection of international films, with a special focus on Sri Lankan cinema. The program includes film screenings, an opening reception and a closing night awards celebration.
Festival Schedule:
Thursday, November 12 | Opening Night & Reception
Direct Relief Hatch Hall, Goleta
Tickets: $20
Friday, November 13 | Festival Screenings
- SBCC BC Forum | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Tickets: $10
- Direct Relief Hatch Hall, Goleta | 2–4 p.m. | Free admission
Saturday, November 14 | Closing Night & Awards
Great Meadow
- 4:30 p.m. | Garden reception
- 6 p.m. | Theater opens
- 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Awards program
- Tickets: $20
Founded in Santa Barbara, CEYIFF celebrates its fifth year of bringing Sri Lankan and international cinema to local audiences while fostering connections between filmmakers and cultures around the world.
Festival passes are available for $100. Individual tickets may be purchased online or on-site.