You Are Invited to See Tree of Fire: A Story of Love and Resilience
You are invited to a special one-time showing of the award-winning documentary film Tree of Fire: A Story of Love and Resilience at the Santa Paula Film Festival.
FESTIVAL DATES: Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9, 2026
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: Santa Paula Theatre Center
125 S 7th St, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Tree of Fire is a heartfelt story of loss, survival, and spiritual connection. After a devastating fire, a once-thriving oak – blessed by Avatar Meher Baba – rises from the ashes to offer love and solace. The tree’s survival becomes a living symbol of resilience and Divine love. Through personal testimonies and breathtaking imagery, the film invites you to rediscover your own capacity for healing, transformation, and spiritual awakening.
See the trailer for Tree of Fire below:
Viewers Comments
“Tree of Fire expresses the universality of Meher Baba's love and captures how He works in natural, unseen ways to awaken ready hearts."
"My wife and I watched this treasure of a film with tears of joy and love. Who else but the Avatar could make a story of a beautiful tree blessed with His Presence so inspiring."
"Meher Mount is a place of healing. This is a place of community. We need more of that in this world. And that's why documentaries such as this are truly important."
“Tree of Fire is a powerful statement about the miraculous healing power of love!”
About the Santa Paula Film Festival
The Santa Paula Film Festival — where creativity knows no bounds and storytelling takes center stage. As a celebration of cinematic ingenuity, the festival proudly champions the diverse voices of independent filmmakers, both from Ventura County (CA) and beyond.
Nestled in the heart of Santa Paula and the Heritage Valley, this festival serves as a vibrant platform for emerging talents, offering a spotlight to local artists while fostering a community that embraces the art of indie filmmaking. From thought-provoking narratives to captivating documentaries, indie films enrich our cultural landscape, sparking conversations, and forging connections that resonate far beyond the silver screen. The festival is a cinematic journey filled with inspiration, imagination, and the boundless spirit of independent storytelling.
The Santa Paula Film Festival is produced by the House of MAGIC Foundations for the Arts, Inc. and sponsored by The Jack Oakie and Victoria Horne Oakie Charitable Foundation. Visit: https://santapaulafilmfestival.org/
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