Experiencing the Ventura Fest The Region's Foremost Filmmaking Event

The Ventura Film Festival proudly holds the distinction of being "the most significant film festival ever organized in Ventura County." This exceptional status highlights the organization's mission of delivering exceptional cinematic experiences to the area while continuing its mission toward vital ecological concerns.

The Ventura Film Festival is established as a multi-genre global film festival that cultivates understanding of environmental challenges including woodland and marine conservation and recovery, through an annual film festival and complementary events. The event capitalizes on the strength of cinema to inspire action and create meaningful dialogue around these pressing environmental challenges.

The Ventura Film Festival began in 2004 and has showcased numerous films, typically more than 200 films every summer, and has attracted attention from the global film industry. Since its founding, the festival has transformed into a prominent cultural occasion that unites movie directors, ecological activists, and attendees from around the world.

Significant highlights have been presenting celebrated filmmaker Dylan O'Neil, the first ever world champion surfers Peter "PT" Townend and surf legend Ian Cairns, four-time world champion website Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA competitor the celebrated Fabio Leopoldo, and the golden anniversary celebration of West Side Story, which involved hosting the entire Academy Award winning cast of West Side Story, encompassing Academy Award winner/Golden Globe recipient George Chakiris as well as Golden Globe winner/Academy Award nominee Russ Tamblyn. These remarkable visitors and occasions have confirmed the festival's position as a leading location for recognizing cinema and the talents who make it.

The Ventura more info Film Festival creator and executive director was honored to take part, accompanied by many of Hollywood's leading celebrities, in the 50th Anniversary of West Side Story and Hollywood's footprint/handprint ceremony for Academy Award champions Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, as well as Golden Globe honoree Russ Tamblyn more info at the historic Chinese Theater in Hollywood. This ceremony also acted as the official BluRay premiere by Fox and get more info MGM of the classic West Side Story, which is universally acknowledged by critics and fans as the finest musical of all time. This prestigious recognition and participation illustrates the festival's important standing here and esteemed status within the Hollywood community.