Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

Also known as: DCEFF, DC Environmental Film Festival
📝 Sign up as a festival representative to manage this page!

The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) presents environmentally themed films in Washington, D.C., alongside discussions with filmmakers and specialists. Founded by Flo Stone in 1993, it explores subjects ranging from conservation and activism to scientific discovery and the natural world. Its activities extend beyond the annual festival through year-round screenings and an online collection of past selections.

The 35th anniversary edition runs from 8–17 April 2027 across theatres, universities, museums and embassies in the D.C. metropolitan area. Its theme, Eyes Open: 35 Years of Witness & Wonder, connects films about planetary challenges, environmental advocates and natural wonders. The programme includes international films and panel conversations with filmmakers and experts.

Country

United States (USA)

Focus

Nature and ecology

Categories

Feature, Short

Dates

8 April 2027 — 17 April 2027

Festival rules

For the 2027 edition, films in any genre are eligible if they address the natural or built environment. Shorts run up to 40 minutes including credits; features run longer than 40 minutes. Prior screenings do not disqualify a film, although premieres are encouraged. Unfinished films must be completed by January 2027. Non-English films require embedded English subtitles. Submit an online screener through FilmFreeway; private-link passwords must remain valid through February 2027. Selection notifications are sent through FilmFreeway in February 2027. Submitters must own or control the necessary copyright and have authority to enter the film. Submission permits noncommercial promotional and archival use of publicity materials, including film excerpts of up to three minutes, without an additional fee. Submitters accept responsibility for claims relating to their films under the festival’s published terms.

Contacts

✏️ Edit this page!