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
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.
Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to our environmental and economic health. So, it should be no surprise that they have been featured in past DCEFF Selections! Here are a few bat films you can stream for free to help celebrate International Bat Week: substack.com/home/post/p-177278792
Watch Now: Short Film for International Bat Week
Three film recommendations for celebrating our flying friends
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October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to our environmental and economic health. So, it should be no surprise that they have been featured in past DCEFF Selections! Here are a few bat films you can stream for free to help celebrate International Bat Week: substack.com/home/post/p-177278792
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
Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to our environmental and economic health. So, it should be no surprise that they have been featured in past DCEFF Selections! Here are a few bat films you can stream for free to help celebrate International Bat Week: substack.com/home/post/p-177278792
Watch Now: Short Film for International Bat Week
Three film recommendations for celebrating our flying friends
substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to our environmental and economic health. So, it should be no surprise that they have been featured in past DCEFF Selections! Here are a few bat films you can stream for free to help celebrate International Bat Week: substack.com/home/post/p-177278792
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America’s biggest offshore wind farm will be online in 6 months.
Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW project off Virginia’s coast is progressing fast. The utility has a new, more definitive target to plug into the grid: March 2026.
grist.org/energy/ameri...
#Wind #Ocean #Virginia #Climate #Energy
Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW project off Virginia’s coast is progressing fast. The utility has a new, more definitive target to plug into the grid: March 2026.
grist.org/energy/ameri...
#Wind #Ocean #Virginia #Climate #Energy
America’s biggest offshore wind farm will be online in 6 months
Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW project off Virginia’s coast is progressing fast. The utility has a new, more definitive target to plug into the grid: March 2026.
grist.org
October 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Join us tonight for the final event of Uproot's 2025 Journey of a Story series —an interactive gallery exhibit and panel from 6-9 PM ET. Learn the stories behind five stories about climate, politics, and cultivating trust within communities. www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
Journey of a Story Gallery Exhibit
The Uproot Project is presenting a gallery exhibit and panel as the capstone of our Journey of a Story series.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Join us tonight for the final event of Uproot's 2025 Journey of a Story series —an interactive gallery exhibit and panel from 6-9 PM ET. Learn the stories behind five stories about climate, politics, and cultivating trust within communities. www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
“When we talk about climate change, especially at conferences like COP and all the UN summits, we tend to speak about it from the economic angle. In the community that I worked with, it was really about losing your dream.” open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
Watch Now: Herders at the Edge
Climate change is coming for Mongolia's horse racing tradition in this award-winning new short from the Pulitzer Center.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“When we talk about climate change, especially at conferences like COP and all the UN summits, we tend to speak about it from the economic angle. In the community that I worked with, it was really about losing your dream.” open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
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/...
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We've opened up a few more spots for Uproot and @dceff.bsky.social's screening of The White House Effect on Monday, October 20, at 6 PM ET, followed by a panel discussion about climate journalism and trust in the media. Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
Journey of a Story: Screening & Panel on Climate Politics and Media Trust
The Uproot Project, in partnership with DCEFF, presents an engaging evening exploring climate politics and trust in the media
www.eventbrite.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We've opened up a few more spots for Uproot and @dceff.bsky.social's screening of The White House Effect on Monday, October 20, at 6 PM ET, followed by a panel discussion about climate journalism and trust in the media. Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
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.
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Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by listening to Indigenous voices and stories in our film “Guardians of the River” 🎥
Leaders share why a restored Klamath is critical for clean water, biodiversity, food sovereignty, and justice.
Watch full film: www.americanrivers.org/rivers/films...
Leaders share why a restored Klamath is critical for clean water, biodiversity, food sovereignty, and justice.
Watch full film: www.americanrivers.org/rivers/films...
Guardians of the River
“This river is our umbilical cord. What feeds us, what nurtures us. This reciprocal relationship that we have with it. I would do anything for this river, just like I would my own children. I would di...
www.americanrivers.org
October 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by listening to Indigenous voices and stories in our film “Guardians of the River” 🎥
Leaders share why a restored Klamath is critical for clean water, biodiversity, food sovereignty, and justice.
Watch full film: www.americanrivers.org/rivers/films...
Leaders share why a restored Klamath is critical for clean water, biodiversity, food sovereignty, and justice.
Watch full film: www.americanrivers.org/rivers/films...
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.
Big congratulations to @spun.earth’s Toby Kiers on being awarded a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant! You may remember Toby from our 2024 selection FLORA FAUNA FUNGA.
You can read the announcement here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-2025-genius-grant-winners.html
You can read the announcement here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-2025-genius-grant-winners.html
October 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Big congratulations to @spun.earth’s Toby Kiers on being awarded a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant! You may remember Toby from our 2024 selection FLORA FAUNA FUNGA.
You can read the announcement here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-2025-genius-grant-winners.html
You can read the announcement here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-2025-genius-grant-winners.html
2024 DCEFF Selection IMPOSSIBLE TOWN made its streaming debut recently. We highly recommend checking out this important new doc on environmental justice and public health in a small West Virginia town. open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
October 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
2024 DCEFF Selection IMPOSSIBLE TOWN made its streaming debut recently. We highly recommend checking out this important new doc on environmental justice and public health in a small West Virginia town. open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
As we continue to remember & celebrate the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, we are grateful to National Geographic for releasing the full feature film JANE GOODALL: THE HOPE on their YouTube channel.
We’re excited to revisit this 2020 DCEFF Selection. Watch here: youtu.be/4ST6pqfCTy0?si=TskkcwRhxSinAPIi
We’re excited to revisit this 2020 DCEFF Selection. Watch here: youtu.be/4ST6pqfCTy0?si=TskkcwRhxSinAPIi
Jane Goodall: The Hope (Full Episode) | SPECIAL | National Geographic
YouTube video by National Geographic
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October 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
As we continue to remember & celebrate the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, we are grateful to National Geographic for releasing the full feature film JANE GOODALL: THE HOPE on their YouTube channel.
We’re excited to revisit this 2020 DCEFF Selection. Watch here: youtu.be/4ST6pqfCTy0?si=TskkcwRhxSinAPIi
We’re excited to revisit this 2020 DCEFF Selection. Watch here: youtu.be/4ST6pqfCTy0?si=TskkcwRhxSinAPIi
We're very excited to be teaming up with @uprootproject.bsky.social on this special free screening and conversation Oct. 20 as part of their Journey of a Story series!
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
October 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We're very excited to be teaming up with @uprootproject.bsky.social on this special free screening and conversation Oct. 20 as part of their Journey of a Story series!
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...
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"Every single one of you has that indomitable spirit. But so many people don’t let it out. They don’t realize the power they have to influence and change the world. And so I’m saying to you, let your indomitable spirit make a difference."
— Jane Goodall, March 30, 2024,
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— Jane Goodall, March 30, 2024,
grist.org/looking-forw...
Jane Goodall’s legacy of empathy, curiosity, and courage
As the iconic scientist and activist celebrates her 90th birthday, her message for younger generations is one of hope — and not fearing the next adventure.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"Every single one of you has that indomitable spirit. But so many people don’t let it out. They don’t realize the power they have to influence and change the world. And so I’m saying to you, let your indomitable spirit make a difference."
— Jane Goodall, March 30, 2024,
grist.org/looking-forw...
— Jane Goodall, March 30, 2024,
grist.org/looking-forw...
We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. Not having her here at the forefront of the environmental movement is going to be a tough thing to get used to, but her spirit and impact will live on as long as there are people working toward a better future for this planet.
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. Not having her here at the forefront of the environmental movement is going to be a tough thing to get used to, but her spirit and impact will live on as long as there are people working toward a better future for this planet.
In a remote Russian mining town where black snow falls, a Siberian eco-activist, dubbed the 'Erin Brockovich of Russia', fights for her community.
2025 DCEFF Selection BLACK SNOW is now streaming on YouTube. Check out our new streaming rec & start watching. open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
2025 DCEFF Selection BLACK SNOW is now streaming on YouTube. Check out our new streaming rec & start watching. open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
Watch Now: Black Snow
In a remote Russian mining town where black snow falls, a Siberian eco-activist fights for her community.
open.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
In a remote Russian mining town where black snow falls, a Siberian eco-activist, dubbed the 'Erin Brockovich of Russia', fights for her community.
2025 DCEFF Selection BLACK SNOW is now streaming on YouTube. Check out our new streaming rec & start watching. open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
2025 DCEFF Selection BLACK SNOW is now streaming on YouTube. Check out our new streaming rec & start watching. open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...