Ojai Film Festival

For Immediate Release OJAI, Calif. — June 18, 2026 — Ojai Film Festival (OFF) announces two key leadership appointments for its upcoming 27th annual edition, set for Nov.

Now in its 27th year, the Ojai Film Festival continues to grow in importance and prestige as one of the country’s premier destination festivals. This celebrated 4-day event has earned a reputation for showcasing the very best new films from emerging and established filmmakers — and has helped launch numerous careers over the past two […]

The Ojai Film Festival is proud to announce the award winners of its 2025 season. This year showcased exceptional storytelling, global voices, and a vibrant celebration of independent cinema here in Ojai.

The 2025 Ojai Film Festival Officially Announced 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, an

The Ojai Film Festival has officially announced its screening locations for the 2025 edition, bringing world-class cinema to two of the valley’s most celebrated venues. This year, filmgoers will enjoy screenings at Ojai Art Center Theater and the historic Gold Coast Theater, both offering a unique atmosphere to experience the festival’s lineup of 1

OFFSite Fundraiser Recap September 15, 2024 — OFF News August 17th marked our first fundraising event OFFSite featuring a film, Studio One Forever, and film-inspired disco-themed after party with music provided by DJ Jon Riddell and photo booth and lighting by Sound Source at the Ojai Art Center. The event provided a spread of amazing […]

Press Release Bruce Vilanch to Attend OFFsite — Ojai Film Festival’s Inaugural Fundraiser with Screening & Disco After-Party For Immediate Release Ojai, CA — August 12, 2024 The Ojai Film Festival is thrilled to announce that legendary comedian, songwriter, and LGBTQ activist Bruce Vilanch will be attending and participating in a special Q&A sessio

OFF News • Seminars AI is Changing Filmmaking October 12, 2023 • by Mohammed Medouar Saturday, November 4 at 1 PM — in the Raymund Room Explore the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence and filmmaking in this dynamic seminar. Discover how AI technologies are revolutionizing the creative and technical aspects of the film industry.

OFF News Bill Paxton Award Goes to Animated Film September 20, 2023 • by Mohammed Medouar For the first time the Ojai Film Festival chose an animated film to receive the Bill Paxton Award. This distinction spotlights one film in the Gold Coast series, which closes out the in-person Festival on Monday, November 6.

OFF News • Seminars Hidden History of Hollywood West: Ojai and Ventura County’s Classic Movie Locations October 11, 2023 • by Mohammed Medouar Sunday, November 5 at 4 PM — in the Raymund Room Ever since French director Gaston Melies shot his 1912 Western short, The Ghost of Sulphur Mountain in the Ojai Road/Santa Paula […]