DC Environmental Film Festival
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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
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?
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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...
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
A reminder that the National Cathedral will hold a memorial service for Dr. Jane Goodall tomorrow, November 12. The memorial is private, but the public is invited to watch the service online starting at 11am ET. www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/n...
National Cathedral to host funeral service for Jane Goodall
The funeral service for renowned conservationist Jane Goodall will be held next month at the Washington National Cathedral in Northwest D.C. Goodall, known all over the world for her pioneering work s...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A reminder that the National Cathedral will hold a memorial service for Dr. Jane Goodall tomorrow, November 12. The memorial is private, but the public is invited to watch the service online starting at 11am ET. www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/n...
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/...