DCEFF Youth Programmer Cate Latessa shares her top 5 family-friendly programs coming to the Environmental Film Festival.
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DCEFF Youth Programmer Cate Latessa shares her top 5 family-friendly programs coming to the Environmental Film Festival.
See the full lineup and get tickets at dceff.org.
This year’s DCEFF will feature a powerful lineup of films supported by The Redford Center.
From deep sea exploration to urgent environmental justice issues to the importance of pollinators and citizen science, these films remind us of the power of storytelling to inspire and spark real change.
Interest has been so strong we had to move this to a bigger theatre at the Angelika!
“The border isn’t a black line on a map that divides us. It’s an incredible landscape that unites two countries and our wildlife.” – Ben Masters
Saturday, March 21, catch a screening of BORDERLANDS JAGUAR at DCEFF! Tickets: dceff.eventive.org/schedule
Pretty jazzed about this program curated by my former intern! A very unique blend of films for us including some World and U.S. premieres.
Today is International Women's Day! As always, many of the films in our lineup will celebrate women environmental champions and storytellers. To learn about some of those, check out our Executive Director’s guest post for DC EcoWomen!
dc.ecowomen.org/post/2026-dc...
We’re two weeks out from DCEFF 2026! Screenings are already selling out, so get your tickets this weekend, maybe? dceff.eventive.org/schedule
A unique can't-miss program coming to DCEFF 2026: Eco-Horror Shorts, coming Thursday, March 26 to the Angelika Pop-Up! See the lineup and get your tickets here: dceff.eventive.org/schedule/699...
Filmmakers, journalists, and storytellers take note!
Anyone following the story of sewage spill in the Potomac will want to catch UNLESS SOMETHING GOES TERRIBLY WRONG at DCEFF on 3/26. RSVP: USGTW_DCEFF.eventbrite.com
The new film takes you inside one wastewater facility & the funny, close-knit, & inventive individuals working to keep it all running.
Three weeks may seem like a long time but Opening Night of DCEFF 2026 will be here before you know it! Get your tickets early as many screenings will definitely sell out! dceff.eventive.org/schedule
“The border isn’t a black line on a map that divides us. It’s an incredible landscape that unites two countries and our wildlife.” – Ben Masters
Saturday, March 21, catch a screening of BORDERLANDS JAGUAR at DCEFF! Tickets: dceff.eventive.org/schedule
Our March 27 screening of Sundance fav NUISANCE BEAR may be a month away but it’s definitely going to sell out! Get your tickets early! dceff.eventive.org/schedule/699...
"I think we need explorers now, more than any time in human history. It’s so important to make the unseen visible to share the wonder of life on the planet." - Dr. Edith Widder
Tasha Van Zandt's A LIFE ILLUMINATED opens DCEFF 3/19! Learn more & get your tickets at: dceff.eventive.org/schedule
ICYMI, the 2026 DCEFF Schedule is now live! Get your tickets early! dceff.eventive.org/schedule
Tickets are now on sale for DCEFF 2026! Running March 19-28, the Festival will feature 50+ programs at venues throughout DC (many free). Learn more at dceff.org.
Did you miss this week’s 2026 Festival Preview Event? We’ll be hosting another - focused on our water programs - next Thursday at the Reservoir Center! Hope to see you there. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-dc-en...
Announcing the full slate of award winners for our 34th Annual Festival. Tickets for these programs and dozens more go on sale February 17! open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
2026 DC Environmental Film Festival
2026 DC Environmental Film Festival
We got to attend the preview event for the @dceff.bsky.social. We got a great preview of some of the films being shown during the festival, and we can't wait to watch the full films in March! 🎬
Learn more about the festival here: dceff.org
Winner of Sundance's Grand Jury Prize for Documentary, the film follows a polar bear that is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. variety.com/2026/film/ma...
We're excited to announce the first award winner of our 2026 Festival - NUISANCE BEAR (directed by Gabriela Osio Vanden & Jack Weisman) is this year's William W. Warner Voice of Nature Award Winner. Tickets for this DC Premiere go on sale Tuesday, February 17 at dceff.org.
So this is pretty neat! This special DCEFF 2026 theme logo was designed by Grace Davidson.
This Saturday, January 31! Past DCEFF Selection HOLLOW TREE returns to DC for a special JxJ screening & conversation co-presented by DCEFF! Learn more and get your tickets here: www.edcjcc.org/jxj/show/hollow-tree
HOLLOW TREE follows 3 teenagers coming of age in their sinking homeland of Louisiana.
Join our community ahead of DCEFF 2026 (March 19-28)! Festival Members make an impact and receive exclusive perks. Membership benefits include complimentary tickets to signature screenings, early registration access, plus exclusive deals and ticket giveaways. Learn more at: dceff.org/membership
Join us February 11 at Georgetown's Capitol Campus for a special Preview Event for our 2026 Festival. Learn more and RSVP here: DCEFF2026Preview.eventbrite.com
Saturday, January 31: Past DCEFF Selection HOLLOW TREE returns to DC for a special JxJ screening and conversation co-presented by DCEFF! Learn more and get your tickets here: www.edcjcc.org/jxj/show/hollow-tree
Just a little over 2 months until DCEFF 2026! Announcements coming soon! Sign up to receive updates: dceff.org/subscribe
With the theme “Against the Current”, this year’s lineup will be dedicated to amplifying the voices of those who press on in defense of our planet through significant challenges.
ICYMI past DCEFF Selection GIANTS RISING, a thoughtful ode to redwoods and their cultural & environmental significance is now free to stream on PBS. open.substack.com/pub/dceff/p/...
Make becoming a DCEFF Festival member your New Year’s resolution. Impact, community, and exclusive perks! Learn more at dceff.org/membership
