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[email protected] 24th SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2009 PROGRAM * * * DAVID FINCHER TO SERVE AS GUEST DIRECTOR *** SBIFF OPENS WITH ROD LURIE’S “NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH” WHILE “LIGHTBULB” MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE TO CLOSE THE FEST * * * Santa Barbara, CA – The 24th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) presents its film line-up for 2009, featuring over 200 films including 21 World Premieres, 29 U.S. Premieres and a rich selection of films representing 41 countries. The Festival takes place over 11 days beginning Thursday, January 22, through Sunday, February 1, 2009. “For the past 24 years the film festival’s goal has been to bring the best of world cinema to light in Santa Barbara,” commented SBIFF Director, Roger Durling, “and in these trying economic and political times – this role of being able to unite filmmakers’ visions from all over the world in one place is a prerogative and an immediate directive that we have proudly fulfilled.” Continuing the annual tradition of highlighting a Guest Director by presenting a retrospective of their work, SBIFF is thrilled to announce David Fincher as the 2009 Guest Director. On Friday, January 30, SBIFF will present “A Celebration of David Fincher,” where he will be joined by special friends. The evening is sponsored by Macys. One of cinema’s most dazzling visual stylists, Fincher established himself in the world of commercials and music videos before becoming one of Hollywood’s most respected talents.