Orange Coast Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Location:
Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church
2845 Mesa Verde Drive East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Orange Coast Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of short films exploring timely environmental topics - designed to spark conversation, deepen our love for nature, and encourage meaningful environmental action through the power of film.
We have a lineup of eight (8) extraordinary films starting at 3:00 PM.
We have secured the following film participants to attend for the Q&A sessions:
Back from the Brink: Resurgence of the Catalina Island Fox
- Q&A with Katie Elder, Wildlife Conservation Manager, Catalina Conservancy
Wild Hope: Cougar Crossing (P-22 was the inspiration to open this wildlife crossing)
- Q&A with Beth Pratt, Regional Executive Director, National Wildlife Federation
The festival will also include informal mingling with filmmakers, along with representatives from local environmental organizations, offering a chance to connect, ask questions, and continue the conversation after the films.
Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online here.
Complimentary childcare for film festival attendees.
For more information contact filmfestival@ocuuc.org.
To read about one of our past film festivals, here is the link to the Los Angeles Times article:
Environmental film festival returns to Costa Mesa to spark ideas, inspire activism
Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church is located 2845 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Art and Photography Exhibition
This year, we're excited to expand the film festival experience with a special Art and Photography Exhibition the evening before the film screenings begin. Join us for an inspiring night featuring works from talented artists and photographers that complement and deepen the themes of the festival. It's a chance to gather and connect in creativity before the films take the spotlight.
May 15: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Calling all OC artists and photographers! Have you considered what you will be entering in the upcoming Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival Art & Photography Exhibition? The deadline is April 30. For more information and guidelines contact filmfestival@ocuuc.org or download the guidelines here: bit.ly/4c2x3gM