Movie lovers get ready – there are three film festival coming to Goleta this fall!
The 2025 NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) will take place on October 9 – 10 at Camino Real Cinemas (7040 Marketplace Drive) and the Riviera Theatre in Santa Barbara as an exciting two-day event showcasing world-class films that celebrate nature and outdoor adventure. Following this flagship event, there will be two additional one-day festivals in Santa Barbara and Los Olivos and NTFF will continue the celebration with “On Tour” events throughout the West Coast, bringing inspiring films to even more communities.
NTFF is a celebration of nature and outdoor adventure through film, featuring outstanding works from national and international filmmakers that captivate and inspire audiences. All proceeds from NTFF support NatureTrack and its mission to foster a lifelong fascination with nature and inspire respectful stewardship of our natural world. Celebrate the power of film to inspire, educate, and connect people with nature—both in Santa Barbara and beyond! Learn more at www.naturetrackfilmfestival.org.
The Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF) is taking place October 13 – 17 at Direct Relief Hatch Hall (6100 Wallace Becknell Road). CEYIFF celebrates the vibrant world of South Asian cinema while embracing the creativity of independent filmmakers from around the globe. The festival is dedicated to the art of storytelling, bringing meaningful films to communities and connecting filmmakers with diverse audiences.
CEYIFF is the first-ever Sri Lankan Film Festival Organized outside of Sri Lanka and is dedicated to presenting South Asian and International Independent films to cinema lovers. For more information go to https://ceyiff.com.
The inaugural Wild and Free Film Festival (WAFFF) is a weekend-long event November 14 – 16 at Camino Real Cinemas featuring the screening of over 25 new and original films. It is a bold, independent film festival celebrating adventurous, diverse, and environmentally conscious storytelling from around the world. The festival aims to become a cultural destination event, inspiring audiences through thought-provoking films and community experiences.
The official launch party is happening Saturday, October 18 at Elings Park with an outdoor screening of “The Goonies.” Learn more about the Wild and Free Film Festival and buy tickets to the launch party at www.wildandfreefilm.org.