Humanity craves inspiring stories that push us along on our journey toward happiness, freedom, abundance and peaceful co-existence.
Our purpose at ILLUMINATE is to showcase cinematic gems which empower those who see them to live kinder, wiser, more enlightened lives.
Spanning human journey tales to mindful meditations to ground-breaking explorations of mind-body science, ILLUMINATE films remind us who we are by awakening the heart to embody love once more - for ourselves and each other.
Our films and workshops explore the following themes:
The Human Journey: Self & Relationship
- Self-Love & Self-Acceptance
- Unity Consciousness & Interconnectedness
- Life Purpose & Possibility
- Conscious Relationship & Family
- Sexuality & Intimacy (Masculine & Feminine Presence, Tantra)
- Career, Money & Abundance
Mind & Science
- Mindfulness
- Neuroscience & Metaphysics
- Intuitive Arts
- Dream Psychology
Meditation, Spirituality & Practice
- Spiritual Practice (Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, etc.)
- Healing Techniques (EFT, Reiki, etc.)
- Native American Ceremony & Shamanism
Body & Nutrition
- Bodywork& Therapy (Massage, CranioSacral, Myofascial, Acupuncture, Chakra Balancing, Kinesiology)
- Movement & Dance (Ecstatic Dance, 5 Rhythms, Creative Movement)
- Culinary & Detox (Cleansing, Plant-based diet, Organic food movement)
- Alternative Medicine
Nature & Sustainability
- Environment & Ecology
- Sustainable Living
- Herbalism
Arts & Creative Expression
- Music & Sound Healing: Kirtan, Drumming, etc.
- Collage & Vision-Boarding
- Writing, Journaling & Spoken Word
- Visual Arts: Painting, Photography
ILLUMINATE FILM FESTIVAL 2025 May 1- 4 in Santa Barbara / May 5 -11 online ILLUMINATE is thrilled to announce that next year's festival will take place in-person in Santa Barbara, May 1 - 4, and online globally, May 5 - 11. Building on our…
Read More »Unveiling the 2024 ILLUMINATE Film Festival Poster! We've had an incredibly rich and joyful experience collaborating with this year's poster artist, local Santa Barbara creatrix, Tricia Evenson, who shares: In the creation of art for the…
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Read More »Thanks to the many of you who have welcomed me so warmly these past few months; it was a pleasure to meet some of you at our recent online screening of the riveting new documentary, We Are Guardians. Speaking with the filmmakers and hearing your…
Read More »ILLUMINATE is pleased to offer THE NATURAL LAW Free Movie and EBook to our community! In partnership with The Natural Law Hi American, We recently had the opportunity to attend the premiere of The Natural Law, and immediately wanted to share…
Read More »A Personal Announcement From Executive Director Danette Wolpert Dear Illuminate Film Festival family, It is with a mixture of gratitude, enthusiasm and nostalgia that I share some news. After a decade of serving as the Founding Executive…
Read More »You Won't Want to Miss these Exciting Happenings by Our Partners ... Catch this episode of Balance Your Life Filmed at ILLUMINATE 2022! Saturday April 22, 2023 | 10:30am EDT The Balance Your Life TV show brings you key experts in health and…
Read More »4 FREE FILMS COMING RIGHT UP! (AND A FREE BOOK IF YOU ACT FAST) ILLUMINATE Goers, More people than ever have discovered the power of transformational film. Coming right up... we have more mind-blowing films, more heart-opening stories and more…
Read More »Happy New Year! Expand Your Worldview In 2023 Watch January's On-Demand Films In the new year, connect to the web of life in new ways through these 3 mind-expanding films. Understand the deep power and sacredness the earth can reveal. In…
Read More »Unleash The Power Of The Mind-Body Connection! Watch December's On-Demand Films We wrapped our 2022 festival... and now the conscious film fun continues! We've been given this incredible gift of showcasing two life-changing films this…
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