NatureTrack Film Festival Summer Screening Series
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 28, 2025 Saturday Sep 13, 2025
June 28 – Films begin at 8:00 PM. Attendees are welcome to arrive early and explore the Refugio State Beach Education Center, which will open at 7:00 PM.
Location
Refugio State Beach 10 Refugio Beach Road, Goleta, CA
Fees/Admission
FREE!
Contact Information
Sue Eisaguirre
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Description
The series launches on Saturday, June 28th, with an exceptional double feature that highlights the transformative power of nature. The evening's centerpiece is "Fishpeople," the celebrated 2017 documentary from acclaimed director Keith Malloy and his award-winning production company Bimarian Films. This Patagonia-presented film has captivated audiences worldwide, following a unique cast of ocean devotees – from professional surfers to deep-water divers, open-ocean swimmers to youth workers – revealing how the sea transforms lives in profound ways. The opening night begins at sunset with "The Long Kiss," an intimate exploration of connection in the natural world, followed by "Fishpeople." Series Schedule: ? June 28: "The Long Kiss" & "Fish People" ? July 19: "8,000+" (paragliding world record documentary) & "Stumped" (adaptive climbing inspiration) ? July 26: "Wild As A Raspberry," "Two Point Four" (family big wall climbing adventure), & "Otter Space" (sea otter conservation) ? August 16: "By Hand" (epic 2,200-mile Alaska-to-Mexico paddleboard journey) ? August 30: "Ursa Major" (animated northern lights tale) & "Under An Arctic Sky" (arctic surfing expedition) ? September 13: "Looking For the Wild" (9-year-old's worldwide wildlife journey with seven emblematic animals)