The UDM-22Ks make such a beautiful image. And they’re also flexible enough for the changing needs of the show.
Cinematic excellence in the American Riviera
United States · 2025
The 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) was a celebration of cinematic excellence, held at the historic Arlington Theater. For the seventh consecutive year, Don’t Wonder Productions provided exceptional projection support with the Barco UDMs, ensuring every award presentation, interview, and film screening was a visual masterpiece.
Barco solutions:
- 2x UDM-4K22
Key benefits:
- Beautiful high-resolution images shining light on the talent on stage
- Versatile projectors to handle the dynamic needs of the festival
- Reliability ensuring consistent performance throughout the event
Context
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is a prestigious event that showcases the best in independent and international cinema to tens of thousands attendees. With eleven days of 200+ screenings, industry panels, and a star-studded lineup with A-listers, the festival on California’s Central Coast is considered one of the top ten film festivals in the United States and an essential stop on Oscar campaign tours.
Don’t Wonder Productions, a full-service production company, has been a proud partner of SBIFF, contributing to the festival's success with high-quality production services. The team was responsible to deliver flawless projection for the diverse and dynamic needs of the festival. The historic Arlington Theater required a setup that could handle multiple sets and quick transitions, ensuring that the quality of talent and conversations on stage were presented in the best possible light.
Solution
Barco’s UDM-4K22 laser projectors were selected for the 2025 festival for their stunning image quality and flexibility. The UDM-4K22 features 4K UHD resolution and 21,000 lumens light output to deliver impactful 4K experiences with mind-blowing colors.
Andrew Poley, Owner of Don’t Wonder Productions, explains: “We are a tried-and-true Barco house, the UDM-22Ks make such a beautiful image. And they’re also flexible enough for the changing needs of the show. We could seamlessly switch and transition between the two different sets of the show.”
The UDM’s reliability and spectacular visuals made them the perfect choice for the festival’s environment, ensuring that every moment was captured perfectly and leaving attendees and organizers thrilled with the outcome.
Results
The result was another super successful year for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The Barco UDM projectors delivered beautiful, high-quality images that enhanced the festival experience. Poley concludes: “Just looking at the people who were on the screen, the quality of talent was evident. It was an honor to provide the projection for such remarkable talent and the wonderful conversations that happened on stage.”
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