The Ojai Film Festival kicks off tomorrow

The Ojai Film Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) California corporation dedicated to supporting the art of the motion picture through the presentation of an annual multi-day festival in which films submitted by filmmakers throughout the world are publicly exhibited at several venues in and around the City of Ojai, California. 

The Ojai Film Festival fulfills its goal of serving the art of film: 

by providing filmmakers, many of them beginning their careers, with a supportive and enthusiastic audience for their creative efforts and giving them access to film industry professionals who offer guidance and other forms of career assistance. 

by bringing to its audience of both local residents and visitors from all over southern California, a wide array of distinguished motion pictures otherwise inaccessible to them.

The Ojai Film Festival proudly returns for its 26th year, bringing world cinema, community spirit, and unforgettable stories to the Ojai Valley. Running from November 6–16, 2025, this year’s festival will showcase 108 films from around the world, spanning narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and animated works.

Audiences will be treated to screenings at two of Ojai’s premier venues: the Ojai Art Center Theater and the Gold Coast Theater. Both locations will serve as the creative heart of the festival, offering a blend of intimate community screenings and large-scale premieres.

Highlights of this year’s lineup include the heartfelt American feature Unexpected Treasures, screening on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM at the Ojai Art Center; the timely documentary Anita, Lost in the News, showing on Friday, November 7 at 4:00 PM; and international standouts like The Last Dive (Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM at the Gold Coast Theater) and Aegean (Saturday, November 8 at 5:30 PM at the Gold Coast).

In addition to screenings, the festival will feature filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, and community events designed to foster conversation and connection between artists and audiences. From local legends to global voices, the 2025 program reflects the festival’s mission to inspire creativity and encourage cultural exchange.

For visitors, Ojai offers more than just great cinema—its stunning mountain backdrop, vibrant arts community, and welcoming spirit make the festival a destination in itself.

 See the full film schedule, locations, and times here: 2025 Ojai Film Festival Schedule

Learn more about the festival at: https://ojaifilmfestival.com/Filhttps://t.co/v5gPp4g9KLmFestival.com