The 2011 Ventura Film Festival takes place over 11 days from July 8-18, 2011 in 5 theaters and features over 250 films and screenplays from over 25 countries around the world.  Below are the special events and featured films.  For the full list of all films please read the 2011 Ventura Film Festival schedule in PDF format.

Special Events

Opening Night Dinner with Academy Award Winner George Chakiris
Meet and Greet the 2011 Ventura Film Festival Filmmakers & Writers
Live Musical Performances by Cella and Lexi Ulmer
Limousine Service to/from the Theater & After Party at the Ventura Beach Marriott
Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 4:30pm
Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd.
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Opening Night
Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation to Academy Award Winner George Chakiris
50th Anniversary of West Side Story
Live Musical Performances by Cella and Lexi Ulmer
Saturday, July 9, 2011 – Music at 5:45, Awards at 7pm, Film at 8pm
Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St.
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Closing Night & Awards Ceremony
Inside Job
2010 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary
Ventura Premiere
Live Musical Performances by Cella
Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 8pm
Century 10 Theaters, 555 E. Main St.
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Featured Films

White Knight
Friday, July 8, 2011 at 8pm
Century 10 Theaters, 555 E. Main St.
Best of Fest/Best Director Nominee
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The Still Point
Friday, July 15, 2011 at 8pm
Century 10 Theaters, 555 E. Main St.
Best Surf Film Nominee
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Rideshare
Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 4pm
Century 10 Theaters, 555 E. Main St.
World’s First Film Shot on iPhone in HD
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Motion Visuals
Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 6:15pm
Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St.
World Premiere
Local Film
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