DCEFF is dedicated to educating today’s youth on the environment. Our goal is to inspire all ages to contribute to creating a healthier, more sustainable world for themselves and future generations.
Throughout the year, DCEFF offers an exciting slate of in-person and virtual events for our youth audience.
DCEFF 2026 Festival, March 19-28
Family Matinee Screenings:
THE LAST WHALE SINGER (PG): Sat. March 21st, 1:00 PM @ The Miracle Theatre, D.C
PONYO (G): Sat. March 28th, 11:30 AM @ The AFI Silver Spring
BEE-WILD (PG): Sat, Mar 28th, 1:00 PM @ The Burke Theatre at US Navy Memorial
NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (PG): Sat. March 28th, 2:15 PM @ The AFI Silver Spring
Are you an organization looking to partner with us on youth-related events? Want more environmental content for your classroom? Reach out to cate@dceff.org with any inquiries or requests of our Youth Programming team.
Are you a young filmmaker? DCEFF offers free submissions to student filmmakers! Email cate@dceff.org to receive a waiver code.
Have a film that is perfect for DCEFF’s youth program? Submit your film on FilmFreeway for consideration in our 2026 Festival (March 19-28) or reach out to cate@dceff.org.