Come enjoy the excitement of quality, independent filmmaking at this year's festival in beautiful Ojai, CA.

The Ojai Film Festival celebrates the art of cinema and promotes its appreciation through year-round programming and an annual festival of film-related events. Our diverse offering of film screenings, workshops, seminars, tributes and social gatherings brings artists and audiences together for education, entertainment, conversation and inspiration.

Schedule of Events:

October 31, 2024:

Special Event:

6:30 - 10:00 pm: Festival Public Opener: Beetlejuice (1988) - Libbey Bowl. Free!

Each year, the festival kicks off with a free, outdoor, family-friendly film screening. This year we also celebrate Halloween and the releaseof the sequel of Beetlejuice! Come enjoy this classic PG film by Tim Burton, featuring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and Michael Keaton, in the cool Ojai twilight at Libbey Bowl. Open to all. No reservation required. Bring a blanket and movie snacks. Costumes encouraged! Free hot beverages will be served.

About: The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.

November 1, 2024:

OAC - Theater:

10:00 AM:

The Gray, The Black - Narrative Short 20 min

Water For Life - Documentary Feature 91 min

1:00 PM:

A Swim Lesson - Documentary Short 22 min

Join The Club - Documentary Feature 90 min

4:00 PM:

Twenty - Narrative Short 16 min

The Heart Of France In 80 Days - Documentary Feature 48 min

Body & Sound - Image Meets Music - Documentary Feature 48 min

7:00 PM:

Los Frikis - Narrative Feature 111 min

OAC - Gallery:

10:00 AM:

The Collector - Documentary Short 15 min

The Last Whinny Of A Horse.. - Narrative Short 17 min

Igualada - Documentary Feature 80 min

1:00 PM:

Pina - Animation 20 min

The Movie Man - Documentary Feature 90 min
                
4:00 PM:

Belief - Narrative Short 14 min    

Catherine & Michael - Narrative Short 15 min

My Beautiful Doll - Narrative Short 17 min

The Battle For Kyiv - Documentary Feature 66 min

7:00 PM:

It Turns Blue - Narrative Short 15 min

Backlog - Narrative Short 18 min

The Last Birthday - Narrative Feature 80 min

OAC - Raymund Room:

1:00 PM:

Re-Editing Your Film After You Think It's Finished - Presentation/Lecture 90 min

Special Event:

9:00 - 10:30 pm: Filmmaker Mixer - OAC Courtyard

Ojai Film Festival is honored by the more than 400 filmmakers who submit their work to the festival each year. The Filmmaker Mixer is in appreciation of these innovative creators. Join us for networking and mingling with cast and crew and the larger members of the festival family. Free.

Free beer and wine and light appetizers will be served.

November 2, 2024:

OAC - Theater:

10:00 AM:

Tennis, Oranges - Animation 11 min

The Fire Poppy - Documentary Short 11 min

A Look Through His Lens - Documentary Feature 90 min

1:00 PM:

Becoming Howard - Documentary Short 22 min

999 - The Forgotten Girls - Documentary Feature 90 min

4:00 PM:

Edson's Gravy - Animation 2 min

Rising Above - Animation 4 min

The Italians - Narrative Feature 105 min

7:00 PM:

Croak Show - Animation 4 min

Unicorn Lady - Animation 5 min        

The Strangers' Case - Narrative Feature 103 min

OAC - Gallery:

10:00 AM:

The Magic Ticket - Narrative Short 15 min

Abel - Narrative Short 15 min

The Last Bumblebee - Documentary Feature 81 min

1:00 PM:

Mariupol. A Hundred Nights - Animation 7 min

Andy "A Dog's Tale" - Animation 8 min

Unlikely Allies - Documentary Feature 97 min

4:00 PM:

Swing To The Moon - Animation 7 min    

Sincero - Documentary Short 11 min

What We Find On The Road - Narrative Feature 93 min

Ojai Library - Mtg Room:

11:00 AM: The Business of Filmmaking - Panel 90 min

1:00 PM: Cinematographer Seminar w/ Robert Elswit - Presentation/Lecture 105 min

3:30 PM: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Film and TV Distribution - Panel 90 min

5:30 PM: Behind the Scenes with Giovani Lampassi - Presentation/Lecture 90 min

Special Event:

9:00 - 11:00 pm: 25th Anniversary Festival Party - OAC Courtyard

Very few independent film festivals are able to celebrate twenty-five years. 2024 marks that anniversary for the Ojai Film Festival! Party the night away with our community of guests, volunteers and filmmakers in an open venue under the stars, with complimentary drink and food and music to set the scene. The festival has become a mainstay in the cultural fabric of the Ojai community and we’re most happy to celebrate this fact!

Free beer, wine, a signature cocktail and heavy appetizers will be served.

Free for Pass Holders.

$25 for Single Ticket Holders or Public.

November 3, 2024:

OAC - Theater:

10:00 AM: Awards Brunch

1:00 PM:

The Last Cupcake - Narrative Short 13 min

1:30 PM:

Don't Doubt The Trout - Documentary Short 13 min

Aik?ne - Animation 14 min

3:00 PM:

Symphony Of The Holocaust - Documentary Feature 71 min

4:00 PM:

The Legend Of Arana - Animation 4 min

Cry-Thru - Narrative Short 6 min

The Birds Who Fear Death - Narrative Feature 102 min

7:00 PM:

Why Dogs Howl - Narrative Short 5 min

Pete - Animation 6 min

Paper Flowers - Narrative Feature 101 min

OAC - Gallery:

10:00 AM: Awards Brunch

1:00 PM: Loser - Narrative Short 12 min

1:30 PM:

Black Sheep - Narrative Short 13 min

Robert Shields: My Life As A Robot - Documentary Feature 87 min

4:00 PM:

Let's Keep The Party Going - Narrative Short 18 min

Sueno - Narrative Short 26 min

Go Ah (Orphan) - Narrative Short 32 min

5:30 PM: The Legend Of The Gold Train - Documentary Short 37 min

7:00 PM:

The Great Cherokee Grandmother - Narrative Short 9 min

The Record - Animation 9 min

The Compatriots - Narrative Feature 94 min

Sane Living:

10:00 AM: Awards Brunch

1:00 PM: Cinefemme Slate 2024 - Films & Discussion 90 min

3:00 PM: Career Opportunities Panel & Roundtable Discussion - Panel 135 min

5:30 PM: NFMLA Diversity Screening Block - Film & Discussion 90 min    

7:00 PM: Swamp Dogg Got His Pool Painted - Documentary Feature 97 min

Ojai Library - Mtg Room:

10:00 AM: Awards Brunch

1:30 PM: Screenplay Competition Winner - Live Table Read 120 min

4:00 PM: Director's Seminar with Frederick Toye - Presentation/Lecture 90 min

Special Event:

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Awards Brunch - OAC Courtyard

Honoring the creativity brought to Ojai by myriad multinational talent, the Awards Brunch presents trophies (The Libbey) in all film categories, plus several unique areas such as the Distinguished Achievement Awards. This year we honor director, Fred Toye, and cinematographer, Robert Elswit.

On this fall morning, attendees enjoy a vegetarian-friendly breakfast buffet, unlimited mimosas and coffee as winners accept their awards. Buy your tickets early- this charming celebration always sells out.

$35. Single ticket and 4 and 6 Pack Holders.

Free for All-Access Passes.

November 4, 2024:

OAC - Theater:

10:00 AM:

Mataperra - Documentary Short 22 min

Lies Closed This School - Documentary Feature 89 min

1:00 PM:

Curtain Call - Narrative Short 16 min

Sri Aurobindo-A New Dawn - Animation 28 min

A Line In The Sand... - Documentary Short 33 min

Channel 16 - Documentary Short 35 min

4:00 PM:

The Last Rhino - Narrative Short 19 min

Greetings From Summerland - Documentary Short 21 min

Why Dinosaurs? - Documentary Feature 72 min

7:00 PM:

Wingwalker - Narrative Feature 117 min

OAC - Gallery:

10:00 AM:

A Tree Once Grew Here - Animation 7 min

Death Pays Flora A Visit - Narrative Short 12 min

The Cigarette Surfboard - Documentary Feature 93 min

1:00 PM:

Kafka's Doll - Animation 11 min

Sarnevesht - Documentary Short 20 min

Sludge: A Pfas Uprising - Documentary Short 26 min

Beyond Normal - Documentary Short 26 min

Into The Darkness - Documentary Short 28 min

4:00 PM:

Wedlock - Narrative Feature 117 min

7:00 PM:

The Seed - Animation 2 min

The Stranger's Case - Narrative Feature 103 min

Matilija Auditorium:

10:00 AM:

Self-Audit - Narrative Short 5 min

Alex N Is an Idiot - Narrative Short 24 min

Grafiti - Narrative Short 30 min

11:30 AM:

Coffee Connection - Narrative Short 5 min

Ventura Nights - Documentary Short 19 min

Fidelidad - Narrative Short 21 min

1:00 PM:

Up the Junction - Narrative Short 11 min

Paving the Waves - Documentary Short 13 min

Pleasing Plovers - Documentary Short 10 min

Otter Space - Documentary Short 13 min

2:30 PM:

Ghost Kitchen - Narrative Short 25 min

Kenny - Documentary Short 10 min

Drawing the Sky - Narrative Short 15 min

3:45 PM:

Bike Short - Narrative Short 10 min

Seeing Things - Narrative Short 2 min

4:30 PM:

Six Miles at Sea - Narrative Short 23 min

I Need You: 53 Years of the Band America - Documentary Feature 96 min

7:30 PM:

172 Pushups - Narrative Short 15 min

The Paper Bag Plan - Narrative Feature 107 min

Dates: October 31, 2024 - November 4, 2024

Locations:

Ojai Art Center (OAC), 113 South Montgomery Street, Ojai, CA 93023.
Sane Living, 316 East Matilija Street, Ojai, CA 93023.
Ojai Library, 111 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023.
Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai, CA 93023.
Libbey Bowl, 210 South Signal Street, Ojai, CA 93023.

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