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Environment and Ecology in Focus do not miss these great festivals calling with a theme. (Thanks and tribute to Rob Stewart's Sharkwater for his fantastic legacy and this poster)
Home >> Blogs >> Eco Focus's blog >> The Ojai Film Festival continues the tradition of focusing on environmental films with the 24th Anniversary Edition: FOCUS EARTH
The Ojai Film Festival continues the tradition of focusing on environmental films with the 24th Anniversary Edition: FOCUS EARTH
Sunday, November 5, 4 PM, AC Theater
Common Ground
2023, United States, Directors: Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Producers: Josh Tickell, Rebecca Tickell, and Eric Dillon; 101 min.
The highly anticipated follow up to the global hit Kiss the Ground, this documentary feature is the urgent but ultimately inspirational story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement,” which combats climate change while cultivating enormous quantities of nutritionally dense food. Featuring appearances and narration by Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson, and Ian Somerhalder.
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Saturday, November 4, 4 PM, AC Gallery
2023, United States, Director and Producer: Callie Mejia; 12 min.
The environmental challenges of decommissioning oil rigs off the coast of California is a seemingly intractable problem mired in political gridlock. Decision Analysis is a project that seeks to resolve this complex issue through consensus building among stakeholders with opposing interests. This compelling documentary illustrates how a novel approach to political activism can bring about much-needed social change.
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Friday, November 3, 10 AM, AC Gallery
Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool
2023, United States, Director: Leah Warshawski, Producers: Tamara Conniff and Leah Warshawski; 30 min.
When COVID-19 shuts down tourism in Hawaii, surf instructor Bull Cotter is pushed to the brink of economic catastrophe. He finds renewed purpose teaching local children from all walks of life how to read, write, and surf. From surf etiquette to treating the ocean with kindness and respect, Uncle Bully imparts valuable life lessons to his young students.
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ABOUT OJAI FILM FESTIVAL
The Ojai Film Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) California corporation dedicated to supporting the art of the motion picture through the presentation of an annual multi-day festival in which films submitted by filmmakers throughout the world are publicly exhibited at several venues in and around the City of Ojai, California.
The Ojai Film Festival fulfills its goal of serving the art of film:
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by providing filmmakers, many of them beginning their careers, with a supportive and enthusiastic audience for their creative efforts and giving them access to film industry professionals who offer guidance and other forms of career assistance.
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by bringing to its audience of both local residents and visitors from all over southern California, a wide array of distinguished motion pictures otherwise inaccessible to them.
Learn more about the festival at: OjaiFilmFestival.com
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