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Santa Barbara International Film Festival plans renovation of downtown theater, promises accessibility upgrades
Summary
SBIFF told the Access Advisory Committee it plans a state-of-the-art renovation of the Film Center at 916 State Street that will include new projection, sound, seating and efforts to make the space fully accessible; staff and the committee requested a follow-up presentation with the festival’s architects.
Representatives of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival briefed the Access Advisory Committee on plans to renovate the Film Center at 916 State Street and said they intend to make the theater fully accessible as part of a state-of-the-art refurbishment.
Roger Durling, executive director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, told the committee the theater will temporarily close for renovation and that the organization is “looking to do everything by the book and go beyond if possible.” The festival’s managing director, Sean Pratt, and other staff answered committee questions about access, timing and technical accommodations.
Durling said the team…
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