Executive director Roger Durling of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival has unveiled the run dates for next year’s 31st edition.

Roger Durling

The festival is scheduled to take place from February 3-13, 2016.

“After the Santa Barbara International Film Festival successfully celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, we couldn’t wait to start planning the next one,” said Durling (pictured). “We are diligently working to continue bringing world class films to Santa Barbara.”

The festival typically screens more than 200 films and programmes awards season tribute honours and the Panel discussion series.