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Jamie Patricof, Katie McNeill, Kachi
Benson, Rachel Halilej, and Matt Ogens attend the afterparty for the opening
night world premiere of Madu
during the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival
(Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
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From practicing
barefoot on the streets of Lagos to performing on stage in
England, twelve-year-old Anthony Madu leaves his home in
Nigeria to study at one of the most prestigious ballet
schools in the world.
Anthony, who had barely left his neighborhood in Lagos,
finds himself thrust into a new world where his wildest
dream is suddenly within reach.
His journey is a story of extraordinary obstacles, courage, growth, and
ultimately, his search for belonging.
About the Santa Barbara International Film Festival:
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a
501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization
dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in
independent and international cinema. Over the past 38
years, SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in
the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and
offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes, and symposiums,
fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire the
Santa Barbara community through film.
Sponsors of the 39th SBIFF include: Manitou Fund, Black
Market Spirits, DAOU Vineyards, Deadline, The Hollywood
Reporter, Variety, Panavision, Santa Barbara City, US Bank,
Montecito Bank & Trust, Yardi, Kaleidoscope Productions, ADL
Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties, American Society of
Cinematographers, John C. Mithun Foundation, Audrey Hillman
Fisher Foundation, Northern Trust, Netflix, Visit The Santa
Ynez Valley, Bentson Foundation, Volentine Family
Foundation, Toad&Co, Topa Topa Brewing Company, Boxed Water
Is Better, Saige Private Wealth, El Encanto and many more
generous supporters.
SBIFF continues its commitment to education and the
community throughout many free educational programs and
events. In 2016, SBIFF entered a new era with the
acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre.
After a capital campaign and renovation, the theatre is now
SBIFF’s new state-of-the-art, year-round home, showing new
international and independent films every day. In 2019,
SBIFF opened its own Education Center in downtown Santa
Barbara on State Street to serve as a home for its many
educational programs and a place for creativity and
learning.
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