Santa Barbara County is blessed with a diversity of vital nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health, well-being, growth, civic leadership and compassion of our community.
Charitable giving and philanthropy are part of our identity, which is why Noozhawk is proud to support the nonprofit community through sponsoring local community organizations and events.
To showcase our support of the film, Out of Plain Sight, Noozhawk spoke with Kathy Kelley, Development Director of The Marjorie Luke Theatre to learn more about their film series event.
The Marjorie Luke Theatre
Question: What is the name and date of your event?
Answer: Green Film Series-Out of Plain Sight-Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Q: What is the mission, goal, and/or theme of this occasion?
A: This documentary film is part of our ongoing Green Film Series.
From Los Angeles Times environmental reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Rosanna Xia, OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT investigates a little-known environmental disaster hidden beneath the waters off Southern California.
The story begins with David Valentine, a UC Santa Barbara scientist who discovered a corroded barrel on the seafloor not far from Catalina Island. His discovery opened the door to a much larger environmental mystery and a troubling chapter in California’s history.
Q: Have you held this event before?
A: This is year 3 of our Green Film Series which brings environmental films, speakers and community partners together to inspire conversation and connection around issues affecting our planet and local community.
Q: Tell us some more details about your celebration?
A: The documentary has received more than a dozen prominent film festival honors, including the Audience Choice Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Jackson Wild Media Award for best investigative film.
Following the screening, audiences will have the opportunity to hear directly from Xia and a panel of esteemed scientists during a post-film Q&A discussion.
Q: How do people get involved with your event? (volunteer, attend, etc.) – If your event includes ticket sales, please note the price and include a link to purchase tickets.
A: Tickets are available at Luketheatre.org
Q: Is this a fundraising affair? If so, how will the funds raised help your organization?
A: No, this is not a fundraising event.
Q: Who is sponsoring your event, and why is their support important?
A: Noozhawk. They help us reduce our marketing costs by 50%
Q: Do you work with an Event Planner? If not, who are the key people who make it all happen?
A: No, the staff at the theatre is responsible for putting this event together, we are also working together with Sciences & Biological Engineering Department at USCB.
Q: Does your organization have any other upcoming events this year?
A: Our next Green Film Series event will be in February 2027, with a film that illustrates the fashion industry as a huge polluter. This will be a community event with a partnership with Alpha Resource Center, other Green Businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
The event will feature a community clothing swap and an up-cycled fashion show. If you have interest in being part if this event please contact kathykelley@luketheatre.org
Q: What are you planning as a post-event follow up?
A: Post-Screening Q&A Speakers Featuring A Powerhouse of Scientists
- Rosanna Xia-Los Angeles Times environmental reporter and director of OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT
- David Valentine -UC Santa Barbara
- Lihini Aluwihare -Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
- Alissa Deming -Pacific Marine Mammal Center
- Eunha Hoh -San Diego State University, School of Public Health
- Mark Gold – California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI), Scripps Institution of Oceanography
To learn more about Green Film Series-Out of Plain Sight, click here.
If you would like to apply for Noozhawk’s 50/50 Match Sponsorship Program for your upcoming nonprofit event please click HERE to view our sponsorship application. The deadline for consideration is 30-45 days prior to the event. You can also contact our sales team at sales@noozhawk.com.