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.
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That’s a wrap on DCEFF 2025! Thank you to everyone who shared their time, films, and wisdom with us. More photos coming soon. dceff.org/donate
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 programs! It's not controversial to say that this year brought some setbacks for the environment & for DC. That said, we have seen in you, our beautiful community, so much passion & resolve to continue the work that needs to be done. Onward to 2026!
December 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 programs! It's not controversial to say that this year brought some setbacks for the environment & for DC. That said, we have seen in you, our beautiful community, so much passion & resolve to continue the work that needs to be done. Onward to 2026!
Still searching for a last-minute holiday gift? A Friends of the Festival membership is a gift that gives back, championing both the arts and the environment at a critical moment. dceff.org/friends-fest...
December 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Still searching for a last-minute holiday gift? A Friends of the Festival membership is a gift that gives back, championing both the arts and the environment at a critical moment. dceff.org/friends-fest...
Still looking for last minute gift ideas? Our Friend of the Festival memberships offer exclusive perks while providing crucial support for our programming. Donors of $50+ are automatically enrolled as Friends of the Festival. Higher levels of support unlock more perks! dceff.org/friends-festival
December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Still looking for last minute gift ideas? Our Friend of the Festival memberships offer exclusive perks while providing crucial support for our programming. Donors of $50+ are automatically enrolled as Friends of the Festival. Higher levels of support unlock more perks! dceff.org/friends-festival
There’s still one more chance to see our co-presentation of SILENT FRIEND this Wednesday as part of AFI Silver’s EU Film Showcase! Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Léa Seydoux. silver.afi.com/movies/detail/0100005341
December 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
There’s still one more chance to see our co-presentation of SILENT FRIEND this Wednesday as part of AFI Silver’s EU Film Showcase! Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Léa Seydoux. silver.afi.com/movies/detail/0100005341
Amazing screening of OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT last night with @nasonline.org! Thank you to Rosanna Xia, our panel of scientists, and the 400+ strong in the audience for helping to create one more 2025 highlight before closing out the year!
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Amazing screening of OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT last night with @nasonline.org! Thank you to Rosanna Xia, our panel of scientists, and the 400+ strong in the audience for helping to create one more 2025 highlight before closing out the year!
We were very sad to learn about the passing of Dr. Iain Douglas Hamilton - legendary conservationist, Save the Elephants Founder, and subject of 2025 Festival Selection A LIFE AMONG ELEPHANTS.
His incredible story resonated so strongly with our audience. He leaves behind a truly monumental legacy.
His incredible story resonated so strongly with our audience. He leaves behind a truly monumental legacy.
December 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We were very sad to learn about the passing of Dr. Iain Douglas Hamilton - legendary conservationist, Save the Elephants Founder, and subject of 2025 Festival Selection A LIFE AMONG ELEPHANTS.
His incredible story resonated so strongly with our audience. He leaves behind a truly monumental legacy.
His incredible story resonated so strongly with our audience. He leaves behind a truly monumental legacy.
If you're looking for youth-friendly streaming suggestions, educational materials, or want to connect about future family programming possibilities, check out our new DCEFF Youth resources! open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
Watch Now: Youth & Family Recs
Our new DCEFF Youth pages feature streaming recs and educational materials.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you're looking for youth-friendly streaming suggestions, educational materials, or want to connect about future family programming possibilities, check out our new DCEFF Youth resources! open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
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Tickets are going fast for the Dec. 11 screening of Out of Plain Sight at the NAS Building! Don't miss this award-winning documentary that uncovers the story behind toxic waste dumped into the ocean after WWII and its lasting impact. 🎫 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/special-sc... @dceff.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Tickets are going fast for the Dec. 11 screening of Out of Plain Sight at the NAS Building! Don't miss this award-winning documentary that uncovers the story behind toxic waste dumped into the ocean after WWII and its lasting impact. 🎫 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/special-sc... @dceff.bsky.social
Did you know that for the past 25 years international film critics at Cannes have given out a Palm Dog Award (get it, like Palm d'Or!)? This year's winner was Panda, an Icelandic sheepdog one of the stars of Hlynur Pálmason THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (and the director's real life pet).
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Did you know that for the past 25 years international film critics at Cannes have given out a Palm Dog Award (get it, like Palm d'Or!)? This year's winner was Panda, an Icelandic sheepdog one of the stars of Hlynur Pálmason THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (and the director's real life pet).
The AFI Silver’s European Union Film Showcase opens tonight! We’re co-presenting THE LOVE THAT REMAINS and SILENT FRIEND. For tickets and showtimes, visit silver.afi.com/afi-european...
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The AFI Silver’s European Union Film Showcase opens tonight! We’re co-presenting THE LOVE THAT REMAINS and SILENT FRIEND. For tickets and showtimes, visit silver.afi.com/afi-european...
There’s more than one way to support DCEFF this Giving Tuesday! Consider becoming a volunteer!
Sign up now and we’ll reach out in early 2026 to start planning your participation at our 34th Annual Environmental Film Festival (March 19-28). docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign up now and we’ll reach out in early 2026 to start planning your participation at our 34th Annual Environmental Film Festival (March 19-28). docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
There’s more than one way to support DCEFF this Giving Tuesday! Consider becoming a volunteer!
Sign up now and we’ll reach out in early 2026 to start planning your participation at our 34th Annual Environmental Film Festival (March 19-28). docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign up now and we’ll reach out in early 2026 to start planning your participation at our 34th Annual Environmental Film Festival (March 19-28). docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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/
ICYMI, 2025 DCEFF Selection BRING THEM HOME had its television premiere last night on @pbs.org! Narrated by Lily Gladstone, the new documentary is available to stream here: www.pbs.org/show/bring-them-home
Bring Them Home
Blackfoot tribe lead triumphant restoration of buffalo, culture & land in BRING THEM HOME.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
ICYMI, 2025 DCEFF Selection BRING THEM HOME had its television premiere last night on @pbs.org! Narrated by Lily Gladstone, the new documentary is available to stream here: www.pbs.org/show/bring-them-home
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'A new documentary from the makers of Jesus Camp follows the students enrolled at one of Norway’s 85 ‘folk high schools’. Can sledding and survival skills cure their social media-induced anxiety?' - @theguardian.com.
‘A fire, a dog, and the starry sky’: the teens overcoming phone-addiction through Arctic pursuits
A new documentary from the makers of Jesus Camp follows the students enrolled at one of Norway’s 85 ‘folk high schools’. Can sledding and survival skills cure their social media-induced anxiety?
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
'A new documentary from the makers of Jesus Camp follows the students enrolled at one of Norway’s 85 ‘folk high schools’. Can sledding and survival skills cure their social media-induced anxiety?' - @theguardian.com.
Great news! 2025 DCEFF Selection BRING THEM HOME will have its television premiere tonight on @pbs.org! Check your local listings for air times or circle back later this week for streaming: www.pbs.org/show/bring-them-home
Bring Them Home
Blackfoot tribe lead triumphant restoration of buffalo, culture & land in BRING THEM HOME.
www.pbs.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Great news! 2025 DCEFF Selection BRING THEM HOME will have its television premiere tonight on @pbs.org! Check your local listings for air times or circle back later this week for streaming: www.pbs.org/show/bring-them-home
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 as part of POV on PBS’ 38th season. Read on to learn: what’s unique about this film? Why is it important? And what does the end of the Extreme Ice Survey mean for the rest of us? open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
Watch Now: Chasing Time
Follows photographer James Balog as he brings the 15-year Extreme Ice Survey project to a close.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
2025 DCEFF Selection CHASING TIME is now streaming as part of POV on PBS’ 38th season. Read on to learn: what’s unique about this film? Why is it important? And what does the end of the Extreme Ice Survey mean for the rest of us? open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
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What happens when half a million barrels of toxic waste disappear into the ocean? Join us on December 11 for a special @dceff.bsky.social screening of "Out of Plain Sight" at the NAS Building, followed by a discussion with director Rosanna Xia and scientists. Register: www.cpnas.org/event/specia...
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
What happens when half a million barrels of toxic waste disappear into the ocean? Join us on December 11 for a special @dceff.bsky.social screening of "Out of Plain Sight" at the NAS Building, followed by a discussion with director Rosanna Xia and scientists. Register: www.cpnas.org/event/specia...
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
Meet the oldest and tallest beings on Earth. 🌲 2024 DCEFF Selection GIANTS RISING explores how redwoods connect us to the past… and the future. Watch it now on @pbs.org: www.pbs.org/video/giants...
Giants Rising
Discover the secrets of the redwoods -- the tallest and among the oldest living beings.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Meet the oldest and tallest beings on Earth. 🌲 2024 DCEFF Selection GIANTS RISING explores how redwoods connect us to the past… and the future. Watch it now on @pbs.org: www.pbs.org/video/giants...