DCEFF 2026

March 19-28

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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 2026 Theme: Against the Current

We are very proud to announce of 2026 Festival theme: Against the Current. DCEFF 2026 will be dedicated to amplifying the unwavering voices of those who press on in defense of our planet, even in the face of significant challenges. Click here to learn more.

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Dec. 11: Out of Plain Sight at NAS

We are thrilled to be teaming up with the National Academy of Sciences to offer a free screening of our 2025 Shared Earth Foundation Award winner Out of Plain Sight! The screening will be followed by a conversation with co-director and subject Rosanna Xia as well as scientists featured in the film.

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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!

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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.