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:

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.

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