From Script to Film: One Filmmaker’s Journey
Friday, November 3 at 10:30 AM in the Courtyard and Monday, November 6 at 10:30 AM in the Raymund Room Longtime writer and editor Bruce Novotny decided time had come to make a fi
AI is Changing Filmmaking
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 a
Diversity & Inclusion Program 2023
SPONSORED BY PANAVISION The Ojai Film Festival continues to reflect the theme “Enriching the Human Spirit through Film” with two panels exploring the scope of “diversity” a
Cinematographer’s Seminar
Sunday, November 5 at 1 PM in the AC Raymund Room The Ojai Film Festival annually honors a Director of Photography with its Distinguished Artist Award for Cinematography. A cinemat
Hidden History of Hollywood West: Ojai and Ventura County’s Classic Movie Locations
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 area
Steven Poster (ASC) Returns for LIVE Seminar
The Ojai Film Festival (OFF) honored former ASC President Steven Poster with the 2020 Distinguished Artist Award for Cinematography at a virtual ceremony. This year OFF invites any
Making a Film on a Small Budget and Adjusting to New Circumstances
Many challenges come with filming independent movies: last minute schedule conflicts with the Cast, losing locations, getting rained out, or fire … the list goes on and on. I
“Destination Animation” Delivers Tips from the Pros
Millions of viewers worldwide relish a well done animated story. The Ojai Film Festival invites anyone who wants to learn how to develop an animated film to a “Destination Animat