Ventura's Greatest Cinema Festival The Ventura Film Fest

The Ventura Film Festival stands as "the largest film festival ever held in Ventura County." This remarkable achievement reflects the festival's commitment to providing outstanding film programming to the region while preserving its dedication to critical environmental causes.

The Ventura Film Festival serves as an open genre international film festival that builds consciousness about environmental matters like forest and oceanic conservation and restoration, via an annual film festival and associated activities. The festival leverages the impact of filmmaking to stimulate involvement and establish purposeful communication concerning these important ecological problems.

The Ventura Film Festival was founded in 2004 and has screened hundreds of films, usually over 200 films each summer, and has generated excitement within the global film industry. Since its founding, the festival has developed into an important cultural gathering that unites cinema creators, conservation supporters, and viewers from diverse international locations.

Distinguished events have encompassed welcoming acclaimed filmmaker Dylan O'Neil, the initial world champion surfers Peter "PT" Townend together with Ian Cairns, four-time world champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA competitor the celebrated Fabio Leopoldo, and the golden anniversary celebration of West Side Story, which involved hosting the complete Academy Award winning ensemble of West Side Story, encompassing Academy Award winner/Golden Globe recipient George Chakiris and legendary actor Golden Globe recipient/Oscar nominee Russ Tamblyn. These outstanding figures and gatherings have solidified the festival's reputation as a top-tier venue for commemorating movies and the professionals who develop it.

The Ventura Film Festival founder and executive director was chosen IN VENTURA CA to participate, together with many of Hollywood's biggest stars, in the half-century commemoration of West Side Story and Hollywood's famous footprint/handprint ceremony recognizing Academy Award champions Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and legendary actor Golden Globe award winner Russ Tamblyn at the famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood. This gathering also operated as the official BluRay premiere by Fox and MGM of the timeless West Side Story, which is broadly regarded by critics and fans as the best musical of all time. This exceptional honor and participation illustrates the festival's important standing and honored place within the entertainment industry.