Sat 2/14 – 12:20 PM – Film Center Aud 5 FREE ADMISSION
Youth CineMedia (YCM) is a local Santa Barbara organization that teaches documentary filmmaking to diverse groups from both urban and rural communities. Founded by Osiris Castañeda in 2002, YCM focuses on creating films that address social justice issues, helping to create positive change through the lens of today’s next generation of filmmakers.
Tragically, this year, almost all of the films deal with immigration raids locally. It will be interesting and, no doubt, moving to see how our youth capture a moment in history that profoundly affects them and our community.
Here are the films:
All Power to the Teachers
High school teacher and Union del Barrio activist Ron Gochez takes us onto the streets of Los Angeles in defense of immigrant families. Directed by Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere
Boycott Home Depot
Parking lot kidnappings force everyday people to confront and resist ICE raids at Home Depot. Directed by Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere
Chinga la migra
Rebel journalists and commu- nity patrollers take to the road in search of ICE. Directed by Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere
Justice For Narcisco
An undocumented father of three U.S. Marines opens a window into his life after being brutally attacked by masked agents. Directed by Nico Kalin, Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere.
Mariposas en camino
Carpinteria Sin Fronteras and the 805UndocuFund deliver food and care across California’s Central Coast. Directed by Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere
No Human Is Illegal On Stolen Land
Outside Dublin Women’s Prison, CURYJ joins Oakland activists in an act of joyful resistance against ICE. Directed by George Galvis, Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere
Revolution and Liberation
Angela Davis and Leonard Peltier reflect on resistance, survival, and liberation after half a century of imprisonment and struggle. Directed by George Galvis – United States – World Premiere
Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo
805UndocuFund mobilizes emergency assistance to support undocumented and mixed-status immigrant families. Directed by Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere
Solo por un pan
Los Angeles street vendors risk detention and disappearance each day for a single goal: to feed their families. Directed by Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere
Summer of the ICE Raids
Activists and politicians confront a summer of ICE raids in their Orange County community. Directed by Osiris Castañeda – United States – World Premiere
The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival takes place from February 4-14, 2026. Official events including screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels and celebrity tributes are held throughout the city, including at the historic Arlington Theatre and the new McHurley Film Center. Passes for the 2026 Festival are on sale now at sbiff.org.
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