7th Annual NatureTrack Film Festival

October 9 - 10, 2025  | Camino Real Cinemas |  Santa Barbara, CA

The 2025 NatureTrack Film Festival will take place on October 9 in Goleta, California, as an exciting one-day event showcasing world-class films that celebrate nature and outdoor adventure. Following this flagship event, we will host two additional one-day festivals in Goleta and continue the celebration with “On Tour” events throughout the West Coast, bringing inspiring films to even more communities. NTFF is a celebration of nature and outdoor adventure through film, featuring outstanding works from national and international filmmakers that captivate and inspire audiences. All proceeds from NTFF support NatureTrack and its mission to foster a lifelong fascination with nature and inspire respectful stewardship of our natural world. Join us in celebrating the power of film to inspire, educate, and connect people with nature—both in Santa Barbara and beyond!

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Summer Screening Series

Saturdays | June - September

Refugio State Beach Park 10 Refugio Beach Rd, Goleta, CA 93117

The 7th Annual festival journey begins this summer in partnership with California State Parks, bringing free outdoor film screenings to Refugio State Beach. This free, family-friendly program showcases select environmental films that inspire wonder and promote conservation awareness.

June 28th

Fish People

The Long Kiss

July 19th

8,000 +

Stumped

July 26th

Wild As A Raspberry

Two Point Four

Otter Space

August 16th

By Hand

August 30th

Under the Arctic Sky

Ursa Major

September 13

Looking for The Wild

Prime Venue in Goleta

Camino Real Cinemas

The 6th anniversary will be held at the Camino Real Cinemas and the Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta, CA, bringing the festival to a wide and inclusive community full of nature enthusiasts and film lovers, as well as a region famous for its world class hospitality.

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Mind-Blowing Cinema

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NatureTrack Foundation

NatureTrack Foundation, founded by Sue Eisaguirre in 2011, is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong fascination with nature. The foundation provides cost-free outdoor field trips for K-12 students in Santa Barbara County, enabling them to explore and learn amidst the stunning natural settings of local beaches and trails.

In 2021, NatureTrack expanded its mission to be more inclusive by introducing the Freedom Trax program, which empowers wheelchair users of all ages to explore nature without barriers. Each year, NatureTrack proudly provides over 5,000 students and wheelchair users with unforgettable outdoor experiences through more than 100 field trips and events. 

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Learn More About The Cause

NatureTrack Foundation

NatureTrack Foundation, founded by Sue Eisaguirre in 2011, is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong fascination with nature. The foundation provides cost-free outdoor field trips for K-12 students in Santa Barbara County, enabling them to explore and learn amidst the stunning natural settings of local beaches and trails.


In 2021, NatureTrack expanded its mission to be more inclusive by introducing the Freedom Trax program, which empowers wheelchair users of all ages to explore nature without barriers. Each year, NatureTrack proudly provides over 5,000 students and wheelchair users with unforgettable outdoor experiences through more than 100 field trips and events. 


Learn more

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From jaw-dropping imagery to captivating, feel-good visual storytelling, our Instagram feed both satisfies the casually curious while inspiring the avid filmmaking enthusiast. Give us a follow!