Igniting Passion for Nature through Film

Los Olivos is the perfect town to host the NatureTrack Film Festival. Located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, the charming historic town of Los Olivos is a rewarding and relaxing weekend getaway or fun-filled day. Boasting expansive views of Santa Barbara County’s vineyards and horse ranches, Los Olivos is noted for its love of the arts, wine tasting opportunities, unique shopping, epicurean restaurants, fun festivals, antiques, recreational landscapes, and friendly residents found throughout the village. As you wander the quaint streets between films, be sure to explore all the nooks and crannies of this storied town, you may just bump into a filmmaker!

Friday

Celebrate the opening of the NatureTrack Film Festival!

Meet with attending filmmakers, enjoy tasty bites provided by Full of Life Flatbread and Pegilicious, with wine, beer, and hard lemonade provided by Hitching Post Wines, M. Special Brewing Co., and Los Olivos Lemons. Returning by popular demand,  music provided by O.n.E. is going to be a great way to kick-off the weekend.

4:00-6:00pm
St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Courtyard
2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos
Tickets: $20 (Pass Holders are gratis)

Saturday

Nature Hike on Midland School Trails

Join NatureTrack docents and NatureTrack docent-geologist, Susie Bartz, for a hike in Birabent Canyon to discover the geological treasures of this area along with the wildflowers blanketing the hills.

Moderate with elevation gains. All participants must have good balance and be in good physical condition. Bring water and wear closed-toe sturdy shoes.

As an added bonus, Mountain Air Sports will be at the trailhead (8am) with demo shoes from Salomon footwear for anyone who wants to give them a spin!

8:30am
Free • Space is limited to 15 participants
Figueroa Mountain Rd
(6.9 miles from the intersection of Hwy 154 and Figueroa Mountain Rd. to the trailhead parking area)

Panel Discussion

Young and Emerging Filmmakers

Join UCSB Film Professor Chris Jenkins, Director Andrew Schoneberger (Lean Against the Wind), Director Chris Smead (The High Sierra Trail), and John Seigel Boettner – founder of Santa Barbara Middle School Teen Press, as they discuss the beginnings for filmmaking and take questions from the audience.

12:30-1:00pm
Free • Space is limited
Global Eye Art Collective Patio
2935 Grand Ave., Los Olivos

Mountain Air Sports

Salomon footwear Representatives

Mountain Air Sports will be at the trailhead (8am) with demo shoes from Salomon footwear for anyone who wants to give them a spin!

10:00am-6:00pm
Free
Lavinia Campbell Park, Los Olivos

Demonstration

Freestyle Football

Following the screening of his film, watch filmmaker Boston Jade Fistpatrick, Panna and Street Soccer champion, demonstrate the art of his “natural flow” in Freestyle Football.

12:00-12:30pm
Free
Lavinia Campbell Park, Los Olivos

Spotlight Dinner

Special Presentation by Cory Trépanier

Don’t miss this opportunity to dine with fellow NTFF patrons and visiting filmmakers as we present a must-attend Spotlight Dinner event featuring famed Canadian painter Cory Trépanier, director of Into the Arctic: Awakening. Cory will offer a multi-media presentation about his many Plein-air painting trips “into the Arctic” to capture the icy grandeur of Canada’s farthest northern reaches. Dinner prepared by Chef Budi Kazali, with wine provided by Hitching Post Wines and craft beer provided by M. Special Brewing Co.

5:30pm
$75 – limited seats remain
reservations required by March 15
3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez

Sunday

Nature Hike on Midland School Trails

Join NatureTrack docents and NatureTrack docent-geologist, Susie Bartz, for a hike in Birabent Canyon to discover the geological treasures of this area along with the wildflowers blanketing the hills.

Moderate with elevation gains. All participants must have good balance and be in good physical condition. Bring water and wear closed-toe sturdy shoes.

8:30am
Free • Space is limited to 15 participants
Figueroa Mountain Rd
(6.9 miles from the intersection of Hwy 154 and Figueroa Mountain Rd. to the trailhead parking area)

Panel Discussion

The Role of Filmmaking in Land Preservation

Join Director Michael Love (From Golf Course to Wetlands), Director Matthew Testa (The Human Element), and others, as they discuss the partnership and benefits that can be derived through filming sensitive areas targeted for land preservation.

Nibbles will be provided by Global Gardens.

10:45-11:15am
Free • Space is limited
Global Eye Art Collective Patio
2935 Grand Ave., Los Olivos

Demonstration

Infrared Technology

Infrared camera footage frequently appears in films about poaching and fire. Join FLIR thermal imaging camera specialist, Sam Thompson, as he demonstrates this versatile technology and gives you a chance to handle and experience infrared cameras.

12:45pm
Free
NTFF Tent in Lavinia Campbell Park,
Los Olivos