Did a film or issue highlighted at a recent DCEFF have an impact on you? Want to learn about ways you can become more involved? Check out the list below.

 

2025 Films

A Tale of Two Cities: Reclaiming Niagara Falls and Salinas

Don’t Breathe It — Fight It! To learn more about how about how communities in Puerto Rico and New York are confronting the harsh realities of environmental injustice, visit ataleoftwocitiesfilm.framer.website #TalesofTwoCitiesFilm

 

About Damn Time

To learn more about the rivers of America, the people whose lives are tied to their flowing waters, and what you can do to protect them, visit www.americanrivers.org

 

The Americas

NBC has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation, LG Electronics USA, AllTrails, and Parks Project for Come Together for Nature — a powerful campaign encouraging you to get outside, explore, and connect with the wild beauty of The Americas. Learn more at www.nbc.com/the-americas/exclusives/come-together-for-nature.

 

The Bird Rescue Center

To learn about the work of The Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma County and support them in their mission to rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wild birds, visit www.birdrescuecenter.org.

 

Firebreak

To learn more about wildfires, the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, and Brandon and Royal’s work supporting the transition into professional fire reduction work, visit www.firebreakfilm.com/impact.

 

Common Ground

Common Ground is where a healthier future begins! We’re working to restore 100 million acres through regenerative agriculture — rebuilding soil, capturing carbon, and revitalizing ecosystems. Learn more and join the movement: 100millionacres.org.

 

The Last Garden

Director Eloïse Jenninger encourages everyone to join climate movement groups. Discover more of her work at www.eloisejenninger.com.

 

A Life Among Elephants

Elephants are vital to their environments — but they need our help. From habitat loss to poaching, their future is at risk. Help us protect these majestic giants. Learn more and take action at savetheelephants.org.

 

Mollie’s Pack

Want to help protect the wild places, clean waters, and amazing wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone region? Check out the awesome work the Greater Yellowstone Coalition is doing at greateryellowstone.org.

 

Out of Plain Sight

To get involved, visit www.outofplainsight.com/getinvolved where you can support the film, follow great environmental journalism, contact your representative, and learn more about the history of ocean dumping across the U.S.

 

Plastic People

Plastic People has launched an impact campaign to help shift the conversation and raise awareness about microplastics in our bodies. We invite you to be part of the solution by taking action today! Learn more at plasticpeopledoc.com/takeaction.

 

Reindalen

It is more important than ever that we continue to fund and support scientific research into the dynamics of climate change. See more of our work at neonravenlab.com.

 

Turtle Walker

Lead by example and make your voice heard. Follow Turtle Walker to discover how they use education to promote awareness and drive action for ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved: turtlewalker.com/take-action.

 

The White House Effect

To get involved in climate-focused depolarization action and help encourage civic engagement, visit www.thewhitehouseeffect.com/takeaction.

 

The Little Brown Bird

Saving a species takes more than science — it takes a movement. The Little Brown Bird follows the unexpected teamwork of scientists, ranchers, and the military as they work together to protect the endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, their shrinking prairie habitat, and the headwaters of the Everglades. Learn more and take action at thelittlebrownbird.film.

 

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2024 Films

A Symphony of Tiny Lights

Visit John Francis’ non-profit at planetwalk.org.

At the age of 77, most people reflect on the steps they’ve already taken. Dr. John Francis is not one of those people. With a bright glimmer in his eye and deep hope in his step, he is as alive, curious, and eager to create positive change as ever.

 

Back to Camp 41

To support Back to Camp 41‘s mission, visit www.sustainafest.org.

 

Batsies

To further support the mission of Batsies visit austinbatrefuge.org and www.batcon.org.

 

Café Y Aves

Learn more about ways to #LiveBirdFriendly, visit nationalzoo.si.edu/cafe-y-aves.

 

Canary

Learn how you can make a difference at www.canarythemovie.com/take-action

Discover the multitude of steps and impactful choices that individuals like you can make to create a positive difference. From small daily changes to larger collective efforts, this campaign is your guide to playing an active role in preserving our planet, addressing climate change, and preserving a priceless piece of history of our planet.

 

Deep Trouble

Call for a Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining! For information visit: savethehighseas.org

Write President Biden, asking him to ratify UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) and take action to protect the ocean.

 

Farming While Black

For Black Farmer priorities, visit the Federation of Southern Cooperatives: Federation.Coop/advocacy

Fund Black land sovereignty at BlackFarmerFund.org.

To support Afro-Indigenous Food Sovereignty visit SoulFireFarm.org, BlackDirtFarmCollective.com, and Rise & Root Farm.

 

First We Bombed New Mexico

Everyone can join with the New Mexico Downwinders in this fight for justice by:

Reaching out to your members of Congress via phone call or email and ask them to support the expansion and extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) that was overwhelmingly passed as part of Senate Bill S.3853. You can find your member of Congress here. RECA will expire in June 2024 and the clock is ticking. Make contact today.

Contacting Speaker Johnson here or call 202-205-4000 and asking him as the Leader of the House to schedule a vote on the RECA Amendments before the program sunsets in June 2024.

 

Flora, Fauna, Funga

Visit www.ffungi.org to learn more about The Fungi Foundation. Visit florafaunafunga.org to make your own 3F commitment.

 

Giants Rising

Join the movement to keep redwood forests rising! Visit giantsrising.com to experience the awe and wonder of the redwoods, learn more about the superpowers of these trees, and take action to support their restoration and preservation.

 

Jojo – A Toad Musical

To support increasing the odds for amphibians in the face of a long-term pandemic, visit arcprotects.org.

 

Patrol

To take action in stopping the sale of beef affiliated with deforestation from Nicaragua to the US and other markets visit www.patrolmovie.com/action.

 

Razing Liberty Square

To support the Razing Liberty Square impact campaign visit and donate at www.razinglibertysquare.org.

 

School of Fish

To ensure the future of Bristol Bay, wild salmon, and a way of life, visit www.orvis.com/save-bristol-bay.html.

 

Sym•bee•o•sis

Learn more at plantwildflowers.org #plantwildflowers.

 

Toxic Art

Learn more and support True Pigments at ruralaction.org/truepigments.

 

We Are Guardians

Please donate to support the work of the forest guardians of the Tembé and Guajajara people. For more info and to get involved, please check out weareguardiansfilm.com.

We are initiating our impact campaign in 2024 to further support the communities of the Tembé and Guajajara to support reforestation efforts, agroforestry projects, and further outreach of the film and Indigenous filmmakers.

 

Wild Hope: Gardner to Guardian

To support the mission of creating native plant gardens visit scistarter.org.

 

4DWN

Visit donorbox.org. Funds raised will go towards programs that 4DWN offers free to the community. All donations will be matched by Dickies.