Panavision is an American motion picture equipment company specializing in cameras and lenses, based in Woodland Hills, California. Formed by Robert Gottschalk as a small partnership to create anamorphic projection lenses during the widescreen boom in the 1950s, Panavision expanded its product lines to meet the demands of modern filmmakers. The company introduced its first products in 1954.
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a film festival and non-profit organization, established in 1985, that showcases independent American and international films. The annual Festival draws 85,000 guests over an eleven day period. SBIFF programs over 150 US and World Premiere films along with red carpet celebrity Tributes, industry panel discussions, free seminars, children's education programs,and community outreach programs. SBIFF has secured a reputation for hosting Oscar(r) nominees and is a must-stop event for honorees and past winners.