Film exploring fire and love post-CZU Complex to be screened at Santa Cruz Film Festival


Two people, a dog, and a bird hanging out in a volcano

Annie Sprinkle, Beth Stephens’ ‘Playing with Fire’ is third and final film in ‘Ecosexual’ trilogy

For the past decade, multimedia artists, filmmakers and married couple Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens have made movies tackling environmental topics while incorporating humor and promoting the concept of ecosexuality: protecting the Earth by imagining it as a romantic partner.

Last modified: Oct 10, 2025