The Backyard Shorts FilmFest is an exciting opportunity to view local, short films from Santa Barbara, Ventura, Ojai, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo. This one-day film festival will be on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at THE HITCHCOCK THEATRE (formerly PLAZA DE ORO), 371 South Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA. 93105.

Our mission is to benefit our local emerging filmmakers by providing a platform to showcase their original work and creative talents. We celebrate and support these artists who put their heart and soul into a film. We will present short films which inspire and entertain the audience.