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The Wellness Film Festival is a new Venice, California event that combines film screenings with wellness practices, reflection, and networking rather than following a standard red-carpet festival model. It is notable for its retreat-style format and for centering films and conversations about mental health, healing, burnout, resilience, and creative wellbeing.[1][2][4]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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