DC Environmental Film Festival
@dceff.bsky.social
Harnessing the power of film and community to illuminate, celebrate, and inspire positive and lasting action for our planet. Est. 1993. 34th Annual Festival: March 19-28, 2026.
We believe in the power of film to illuminate urgent environmental issues, spark dialogue, & inspire action. Your support makes every part of that possible! Giving Tuesday contributions will help us expand access to our programs & the stories that move people to protect our planet. dceff.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We believe in the power of film to illuminate urgent environmental issues, spark dialogue, & inspire action. Your support makes every part of that possible! Giving Tuesday contributions will help us expand access to our programs & the stories that move people to protect our planet. dceff.org/donate
This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the way environmental storytelling can ignite conversation, deepen understanding, and inspire people to protect our planet. To that end, we’ve compiled some “Staff Picks” highlighting some recent titles that moved us.
December 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the way environmental storytelling can ignite conversation, deepen understanding, and inspire people to protect our planet. To that end, we’ve compiled some “Staff Picks” highlighting some recent titles that moved us.
DCEFF aims to inspire all ages to contribute to creating a healthier, more sustainable world.
If you're looking for youth-friendly streaming suggestions, educational materials, or want to connect about family programming possibilities, check out these new additions to our website: dceff.org/youth/
If you're looking for youth-friendly streaming suggestions, educational materials, or want to connect about family programming possibilities, check out these new additions to our website: dceff.org/youth/
December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
DCEFF aims to inspire all ages to contribute to creating a healthier, more sustainable world.
If you're looking for youth-friendly streaming suggestions, educational materials, or want to connect about family programming possibilities, check out these new additions to our website: dceff.org/youth/
If you're looking for youth-friendly streaming suggestions, educational materials, or want to connect about family programming possibilities, check out these new additions to our website: dceff.org/youth/
Just a week left to submit your films for DCEFF 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the premier showcases of environmental storytelling & the film festival named DC’s best 7 years in a row! filmfreeway.com/Environmenta...
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Just a week left to submit your films for DCEFF 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the premier showcases of environmental storytelling & the film festival named DC’s best 7 years in a row! filmfreeway.com/Environmenta...
Tickets for our free screening of OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT with @nasonline.org are going fast. Dec. 11, don’t miss this award-winning film from the @latimes.com + a conversation with co-director/subject Rosanna Xia and scientists from the shocking film. RSVP here: outofplainsight.eventbrite.com/
November 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Tickets for our free screening of OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT with @nasonline.org are going fast. Dec. 11, don’t miss this award-winning film from the @latimes.com + a conversation with co-director/subject Rosanna Xia and scientists from the shocking film. RSVP here: outofplainsight.eventbrite.com/
2025 DCEFF Selection CHASING TIME is now streaming on POV after premiering as part of season 38! Watch it here: www.pbs.org/pov/films/ch...
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
2025 DCEFF Selection CHASING TIME is now streaming on POV after premiering as part of season 38! Watch it here: www.pbs.org/pov/films/ch...
11/19 at the Terrace Theater, embark on a musical voyage curated by marine biologist and Nat Geo Explorer-in-Residence, Enric Sala, & Dynamic Planet’s Kristin Rechberger.
Tickets here: www.postclassical.com/shows/pale-b...
Tickets here: www.postclassical.com/shows/pale-b...
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
11/19 at the Terrace Theater, embark on a musical voyage curated by marine biologist and Nat Geo Explorer-in-Residence, Enric Sala, & Dynamic Planet’s Kristin Rechberger.
Tickets here: www.postclassical.com/shows/pale-b...
Tickets here: www.postclassical.com/shows/pale-b...
A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Celebration of Environmental Film at the Embassy of Sweden. It was such a special night to connect with our supporters and our community.
Find more photos from this amazing night here: www.flickr.com/photos/dceff/albums/72177720330378616
Find more photos from this amazing night here: www.flickr.com/photos/dceff/albums/72177720330378616
November 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Celebration of Environmental Film at the Embassy of Sweden. It was such a special night to connect with our supporters and our community.
Find more photos from this amazing night here: www.flickr.com/photos/dceff/albums/72177720330378616
Find more photos from this amazing night here: www.flickr.com/photos/dceff/albums/72177720330378616
Tickets are now on sale for the AFI Silver’s European Union Film Showcase - today, also at a discount!
We're excited to be co-presenting two films as part of the lineup - SILENT FRIEND and THE LOVE THAT REMAINS. Check out the schedule here: silver.afi.com/afi-european-showcase/
We're excited to be co-presenting two films as part of the lineup - SILENT FRIEND and THE LOVE THAT REMAINS. Check out the schedule here: silver.afi.com/afi-european-showcase/
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Tickets are now on sale for the AFI Silver’s European Union Film Showcase - today, also at a discount!
We're excited to be co-presenting two films as part of the lineup - SILENT FRIEND and THE LOVE THAT REMAINS. Check out the schedule here: silver.afi.com/afi-european-showcase/
We're excited to be co-presenting two films as part of the lineup - SILENT FRIEND and THE LOVE THAT REMAINS. Check out the schedule here: silver.afi.com/afi-european-showcase/
Check out the new trailer for the award-winning doc from @latimes.com OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT.
We'll be screening the film with NAS on 12/11. This free program will also include a discussion with film co-director Rosanna Xia and scientists featured in the film. RSVP here: outofplainsight.eventbrite.com
We'll be screening the film with NAS on 12/11. This free program will also include a discussion with film co-director Rosanna Xia and scientists featured in the film. RSVP here: outofplainsight.eventbrite.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Check out the new trailer for the award-winning doc from @latimes.com OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT.
We'll be screening the film with NAS on 12/11. This free program will also include a discussion with film co-director Rosanna Xia and scientists featured in the film. RSVP here: outofplainsight.eventbrite.com
We'll be screening the film with NAS on 12/11. This free program will also include a discussion with film co-director Rosanna Xia and scientists featured in the film. RSVP here: outofplainsight.eventbrite.com
Looking for weekly streaming suggestions of past DCEFF favorites? Look no further than our Substack feed for recommendations on what to Watch Now, filmmaker interviews, and more! substack.com/@dceff
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Looking for weekly streaming suggestions of past DCEFF favorites? Look no further than our Substack feed for recommendations on what to Watch Now, filmmaker interviews, and more! substack.com/@dceff
This is shaping up to be a great event with some strong DCEFF connections! 11/19 at the Terrace Theater, embark on a musical voyage curated by marine biologist and Nat Geo Explorer-in-Residence, Enric Sala, & Dynamic Planet’s Kristin Rechberger.
Tickets here: www.postclassical.com/shows/pale-b...
Tickets here: www.postclassical.com/shows/pale-b...
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This is shaping up to be a great event with some strong DCEFF connections! 11/19 at the Terrace Theater, embark on a musical voyage curated by marine biologist and Nat Geo Explorer-in-Residence, Enric Sala, & Dynamic Planet’s Kristin Rechberger.
Tickets here: www.postclassical.com/shows/pale-b...
Tickets here: www.postclassical.com/shows/pale-b...
December 11: join DCEFF and the National Academy of Sciences for a special free screening and discussion of the award-winning LA Times Studios documentary OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/special-sc...
November 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
December 11: join DCEFF and the National Academy of Sciences for a special free screening and discussion of the award-winning LA Times Studios documentary OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/special-sc...
ATTN: filmmakers! There's just a little over a month left to submit your films to be considered for our 2026 Festival lineup. Don't miss your chance to screen here for our amazing, passionate, and informed audiences. Learn more: filmfreeway.com/EnvironmentalFilmFestivalInTheNationsCapital
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
ATTN: filmmakers! There's just a little over a month left to submit your films to be considered for our 2026 Festival lineup. Don't miss your chance to screen here for our amazing, passionate, and informed audiences. Learn more: filmfreeway.com/EnvironmentalFilmFestivalInTheNationsCapital
It's appropriate that our 2025 opener is having its Netflix debut on Halloween. We can think of few things scarier than climate inaction.
THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT explores the dramatic origins of the climate crisis and how a battle in the 1st Bush administration changed the course of history.
THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT explores the dramatic origins of the climate crisis and how a battle in the 1st Bush administration changed the course of history.
October 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It's appropriate that our 2025 opener is having its Netflix debut on Halloween. We can think of few things scarier than climate inaction.
THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT explores the dramatic origins of the climate crisis and how a battle in the 1st Bush administration changed the course of history.
THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT explores the dramatic origins of the climate crisis and how a battle in the 1st Bush administration changed the course of history.
Just a little over a month left to get your submissions in for DCEFF 2026! Send us your films on climate, conservation, enviro justice or any issue affecting the natural world! Learn more and submit here: filmfreeway.com/EnvironmentalFilmFestivalInTheNationsCapital
October 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Just a little over a month left to get your submissions in for DCEFF 2026! Send us your films on climate, conservation, enviro justice or any issue affecting the natural world! Learn more and submit here: filmfreeway.com/EnvironmentalFilmFestivalInTheNationsCapital
HERDERS AT THE EDGE, the award-winning short from Zaya Delgerjargal is streaming now through Sunday as part of our free virtual screening with @pulitzercenter.org. Learn more & start watching here: watch.eventive.org/dceffclimate...
October 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
HERDERS AT THE EDGE, the award-winning short from Zaya Delgerjargal is streaming now through Sunday as part of our free virtual screening with @pulitzercenter.org. Learn more & start watching here: watch.eventive.org/dceffclimate...
Great screening and conversation tonight with @uprootproject.bsky.social on climate politics & trust in the media with GLACIAL author Chelsea Henderson, Bloomberg’s Jennifer Hindi and Time’s @justinworland.com.
October 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Great screening and conversation tonight with @uprootproject.bsky.social on climate politics & trust in the media with GLACIAL author Chelsea Henderson, Bloomberg’s Jennifer Hindi and Time’s @justinworland.com.
Toby Kiers of @spun.earth was recently announced as one of this year’s MacArthur Genius Grant recipients. Toby was featured in 2024 DCEFF Selection FLORA, FAUNA, FUNGA. That Nat Geo short is now streaming on YouTube. Learn more about it & watch here: open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
October 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Toby Kiers of @spun.earth was recently announced as one of this year’s MacArthur Genius Grant recipients. Toby was featured in 2024 DCEFF Selection FLORA, FAUNA, FUNGA. That Nat Geo short is now streaming on YouTube. Learn more about it & watch here: open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
We were so fortunate to be able to offer a special preview screening of Ben Masters' THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST back in March. The film, which is narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, just hit video on demand last week. Learn more about it here: open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
October 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We were so fortunate to be able to offer a special preview screening of Ben Masters' THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST back in March. The film, which is narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, just hit video on demand last week. Learn more about it here: open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
Very excited to be screening THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT with @uprootproject.bsky.social Oct. 20 (tickets going fast!). But that's just the beginning of a week of programs you should check out as part of their Journey of a Story series. Learn more: linktr.ee/uprootproject.
October 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Very excited to be screening THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT with @uprootproject.bsky.social Oct. 20 (tickets going fast!). But that's just the beginning of a week of programs you should check out as part of their Journey of a Story series. Learn more: linktr.ee/uprootproject.
This 2025 Festival favorite from Ben Masters is now available to rent or purchase on major platforms like Apple & Amazon Prime!
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST takes viewers on a journey along the Colorado River, examining astonishing beauty & biodiversity in the region.
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST takes viewers on a journey along the Colorado River, examining astonishing beauty & biodiversity in the region.
October 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This 2025 Festival favorite from Ben Masters is now available to rent or purchase on major platforms like Apple & Amazon Prime!
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST takes viewers on a journey along the Colorado River, examining astonishing beauty & biodiversity in the region.
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST takes viewers on a journey along the Colorado River, examining astonishing beauty & biodiversity in the region.