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Wild and Free Film Festival

The Natural World Unleashed

Goleta, California | November 2026

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Wild and Free Film Festival
2026 Program of events

October 2026
GIANT Outdoor Movie Night!

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November 2026
3 Day Flagship Festival Weekend

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Thank you to everyone who attended our first-ever spring event, and a big thank you to

Kendal Mountain Festival for curating eight wonderful films!

More details on the rest of our 2026 program will be announced shortly.

October

Family Friendly Outdoor Movie Night

November

3-day flagship festival weekend

Film Submissions Now Open
Submit Your Story to WAFFF 2026

Thank You!

For an incredible 1st festival.

You, the community, made it what it was, and we are sincerely grateful for your support.

Saturday 11/15

Join us Saturday for 19 films across 6 blocks. Block 1 starts at 10 am.

All blocks 90 mins.

Wild and Free Film Festival

Wild and Free Film Festival (WAFFF) is an independent film festival celebrating adventurous, diverse, and environmentally conscious storytelling from around the world. Rooted in community and grounded in bold curation, WAFFF is building a cultural destination event that sparks conversation and connection.

Each year, the festival presents more than 30 original films in Goleta, alongside filmmaker conversations, industry panels, special events, and an awards program honoring outstanding achievements in filmmaking.

Presenting Sponsor

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