“Tree of Fire is a powerful statement about the miraculous healing power of love!” - A Viewer

You Are Invited to See Tree of Fire: A Story of Love and Resilience

FESTIVAL DATES: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 to October 18, 2026
Specific time and date information will be posted when available.

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."

About the Santa Cruz Film Festival

The Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF) celebrates bold filmmaking, original voices, and the people who bring stories to life.

​We’re an artist-driven, filmmaker-forward festival built around discovery, connection, and a shared love of independent cinema. From fearless shorts and experimental work to documentaries and narrative features, SCFF brings fresh perspectives to the screen and creates space for the conversations that happen after the credits roll.

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Learn more about Tree of Fire: A story of love and resilience

Tree of Fire Trailer
Upcoming Screenings
Storytellers
Filmmakers
Festivals & Awards
Bonus Videos
Press
Avatar Meher Baba
Meher Mount
Baba's Tree

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