The NatureTrack Film Festival returns for two unforgettable evenings celebrating nature, conservation, adventure, and extraordinary storytelling from around the world.

This year, we received an incredible 141 films from 32 countries, each one offering a powerful, beautiful and thought-provoking story about our natural world.

Choosing the final festival lineup is going to be incredibly difficult, but we cannot wait to bring the selected films to audiences in Santa Barbara County. The films are still being selected. The stories are already calling.

Save the dates and help us spread the word by sharing with the nature lovers, film lovers, and adventurers in your life.

More details coming soon.

Summer Screening Series

Saturdays | June - September

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.

An Iconic Theatre.
An Inspiring Night of Film

Alcazar Theatre, Carpinteria

The 8th anniversary will be held at the historic Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria, California, bringing the festival to an intimate and welcoming coastal community filled with nature enthusiasts, film lovers, and a deep appreciation for storytelling, creativity, and the natural world.

A Gathering Place for
Stories That Matter

Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall

The second day of the 8th annual NatureTrack Film Festival will be held on November 6 at the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall in Los Olivos, California, bringing the festival into the heart of wine country and a community deeply connected to the land, conservation, agriculture, and the natural world.

Riviera Theatre & Camino Real Cinemas

Prime Venue in Santa Barbara

The 7th anniversary will be held at the Riviera Theater & Camino Real Cinemas in Santa Barbara California, 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.

Awards & Recognitions

Mind-Blowing Cinema

Q&A with Filmmakers & Experts

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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.

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