Schedule:

Industry Hive: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ILLUMINATE's annual Industry Hive is the world's only film industry event dedicated to evolving the conscious film movement into a global phenomenon. Writers, directors, producers, creators, as well as investors and philanthropists, will join together to educate and uplift each other for the greater goal of expanding humanity's compassion and awareness through filmmaking.

IFF Hub (28 Vic), 28 W Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Happy Heart Hour Reception: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Experience a magical rainforest installation by Giuliana Mottin and meet ILLUMINATE's poster artist Tricia Evenson at Art & Soul Gallery.

Art & Soul, 1323 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Wisdom of Happiness - OPENING NIGHT Keynote by Lynne Twist: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Perfectly attuned to our times, this intimate heart-to-heart with the world’s greatest ambassador of compassion is an unforgettable, meditative experience for the 21st Century. In what is likely to be his last film appearance, The Dalai Lama unlocks a door to genuine, lasting happiness and reveals that every one of us holds our very own key to it in the palm of our hand.

Runtime: 90 minutes
Director: Philip Delaquis, Barbara Miller

The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Opening Night Celebration: 9:00 - 11:00 PM

Celebrate the beginning of the 2025 Festival in a relaxed party atmosphere with DJ Teagan Rose.

Kiva Cowork, 1117 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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