Ventura Nights

“"Ventura Nights" follows the Ventura Raceway from its 2019 season through the pandemic, capturing its spirit amid the looming threat to the historic fairgrounds.”

A series of episodes on the Ventura Raceway and fairgrounds. Following the 2019 race season, through the Ventura County Fair till the end of year. The short documentary continues through the pandemic and the threat of commercial development to the fairgrounds. Ventura Nights is a homage to the raceway, the fairgrounds and an ode to Ventura.

Runtime (minutes): 20 minutes

Genre: Documentary

Film rating: PG

Year completed: 2024

Director’s name: Ryan Murphy

Key crew members: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor & Writer: Ryan Murphy
Producer & Cinematographer: Ian McGee

Awards or recognitions (if any): Best Documentary Short Winner, Santa Barbara International ShortFest 2025
Best Documentary Short Nominee, Austin International Film Festival 2025
Finalist Best Documentary, Frames of New York Film Festival 2025
Finalist Best Documentary Short, Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest 2025
Semi-Finalist Atlanta Movie Awards 2025
Official Selection Ojai Film Festival 2024

Is there a trailer or teaser?: http://vimeo.com/952516935

Official website and/or social media for the film: https://www.instagram.com/ryanw.murphy