KERN OIL Heads to Orange County

The award-winning documentary KERN OIL is returning to the big screen on Saturday, October 24, at 11:45 AM in Orange, California!

We're excited to announce that KERN OIL has been selected for the 2026 Old Towne Film Festival, taking place October 23–25 in historic Old Towne Orange.

The documentary will be featured in its own scheduled screening block on Saturday, October 24, from 11:45 AM to 1:50 PM, at the Orange Grove Masonic Lodge.

Bringing Kern County's Oil Story to Orange County

KERN OIL explores the history, people, and future of California's oil industry, highlighting the generations of hardworking men and women who have helped power the state.

From the oilfields of Bakersfield to the communities that depend on local energy production, the film examines the importance of Kern County's oil industry and the challenges it faces.

KEEP OIL LOCAL.

Another Stop on Our Film Festival Journey

Following screenings throughout California and beyond, we're excited to introduce KERN OIL to another Southern California audience.

This year's Old Towne Film Festival theme, "Permission to Begin Again," celebrates independent filmmaking and the stories that inspire us.

We're honored to be part of the festival's 2026 lineup and grateful for another opportunity to share Kern County's story.

Thank you to the Old Towne Film Festival for selecting KERN OIL and continuing to support independent filmmakers.

KEEP OIL LOCAL!