DCEFF 2027

April 8-17

2026 Recap

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For over 33 years, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) has been harnessing the power of film and community to illuminate, celebrate, and inspire positive and lasting action for our planet.

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DCEFF Voted Best of DC 2026

For the 8th year in a row, the readers of Washington City Paper voted DCEFF the District’s Best Film Festival. Considering all the great film festivals DC has to offer, this never stops being a tremendous honor.

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Stream Shorts: Trailblazers for Free July 23-26

From wildlife photographers and climate scientists to Indigenous activists and land stewards, this showcase highlights individuals who are inspiring future generations to reassess and reimagine their relationships with the environment.

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More to Watch Now

Our Watch Now page and playlists will show you where to stream hundreds of past DCEFF Selections. Many of these can be watched for free directly on our site!

Our Sponsors

DCEFF's sponsors are in it for more than just a return on their investment; their generosity helps fuel our mission to bring inspiration and appreciation of the natural environment to people around the world.

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It’s only through the generous contributions of people like you that we can continue our mission to inform and inspire our audience to protect the natural world.

We pledge to deepen our commitment to support environmental film, provide our audience with crucial information, and share unique perspectives on the issues that matter most.