DEADLINE: DC Environmental Film Festival

The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) will run March 19-28, 2026 at venues throughout DC. This annual event is an opportunity for journalists (from anywhere) to learn about interesting environmental news stories that are being covered via some of the most highly-anticipated new documentary releases. The 2026 theme is "Against the Current."

Since 1993, DCEFF has been the premier showcase of environmental films. Each March, we bring the world’s largest green film festival to museums, embassies, universities, and other cultural institutions across Washington DC. In addition to the many thousands of audience members we serve with our in-person programming, DCEFF offers year-round virtual screenings to passionate and environmentally-conscious viewers across the United States and the world.

Enter your film in any genre with a theme related to the natural and built environment. Cash prizes.

Submission Categories

• Short Films: This category includes films with a running time of 40 minutes or less, including credits.
• Feature Films: This category includes films with a running time greater than 40 minutes.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2025

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