NOT WITHOUT US is now free to stream! Watch it, then join us for a live virtual conversation with filmmaker Mark Decena and activists from the film on May 6 at 1:00pm EST. watch.eventive.org/dceff/play/6...
Happy Earth Day! If you're looking for some films to help you celebrate, over a dozen shorts from DCEFF 2026 are currently free to stream! We've collected them here: watch.eventive.org/dceff
Whatever you're interested in, these films have what you need to become inspired toward action today.
Since 1970, Earth Day has been a special day to get outdoors, volunteer in the community, and learn about being more environmentally friendly 🌎️🌳
Here are 17 fun ways to commemorate the day this year:
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Proud to have put this event together in 6 weeks and to have given a much-deserved spotlight to some amazing journalists and storytellers.
A huge THANK YOU is owed to our panelists for the day: Diana Jean Schemo, Frank Sesno, Holly Jonas, Jeremy Young, Clare Fieseler, PhD, Zach Toombs, Jessica Stahl, Rebecca Leber, Meaghan Parker, Christina Larson, Rachel Frazin, and Dino Grandoni.
This unique program, which was done in partnership with @mongabay.com, DXIFF, @grist.org, @sejorg.bsky.social, and @uprootproject.bsky.social , featured two conversations about the importance of high-quality journalism and how to achieve that in this unique moment we find ourselves in.
Last month, we kicked off the final weekend of DCEFF 2026 by bringing together a room of outstanding journalists and communicators for our first ever CivicEarth Media Forum.
It was truly one of the best screenings we’ve had and receiving the William W. Warner Voice of Nature Award was the cherry on top. Thank you to DCEFF and the Warner Family for such a memorable experience." - Jack Weisman, Co-Director
Photos from last month's sold out screening of NUISANCE BEAR at DCEFF. Another extremely memorable night of film and conversation.
"Gabby and I had a terrific time screening NUISANCE BEAR at DCEFF. The audience was so engaged and moderator Dana Hedgpeth really elevated the conversation…
CHASING TIME - Outstanding Short Documentary & Outstanding Music Composition
BLACK SNOW - Best Documentary
BRING THEM HOME - Outstanding Writing & Outstanding Music Composition
THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT - Outstanding Research & Outstanding Editing
Congratulations to these very talented film teams!
The nominations for the 2026 News and Doc Emmys are out and we're so excited to see a number of recent DCEFF Selections represented:
SEARCHING FOR AMANI - Outstanding Social Issue Documentary
SECRETS OF THE PENGUINS - Outstanding Nature Documentary, Outstanding Cinematography, & Outstanding Sound
Excellent interview with Richard Ladkani from our Media Partner @mongabay.com. Richard discusses the very physical and emotional journey of making YANUNI, which closed our Festival last month as the 2026 Shared Earth Foundation Award for Advocacy Winner.
Thank you to everyone who celebrated the final day of DCEFF 2026 with us on Saturday! Our programs welcomed 1000+ attendees to venues across DC. We closed out strong out with our Eric Moe Award & Shared Earth Award screenings, highlighting some amazing films and activists in SALLIE'S ASHES & YANUNI.
Got a little weepy seeing NAUSICAA on the big screen - knowing that most in the HUGE crowd were seeing it for the first time and that I was the one who put it in the lineup. Movie magic, baby!
Excellent interview with Richard Ladkani from our Media Partner @mongabay.com. Richard discusses the very physical and emotional journey of making YANUNI, which will close our Festival tonight as 2026 Shared Earth Foundation Award for Advocacy Winner.
Excellent conversation started here at our screening of NUISANCE BEAR - Sundance Award and DCEFF Warner Award winner!
The full house last night really dug our new Eco-Horror Shorts program! Guess we’ll bring this one back next year! 🔪🔥🫣
Honored to have Mongabay as a Media Partner!
There are still a lot of great programs left to see at DCEFF 2026! This includes Saturday's double-header of Hayao Miyazaki classics at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center! silver.afi.com/events/detail/0000000184
Had a panel shakeup over the weekend and had to step in as moderator. Asked my colleague and former intern to join me and got thoroughly outclassed 😂. Cate is a natural. Very proud.
Love this trailer for the Eco-Horror Shorts, which includes some tantalising glimpses of our film MISERY AND OTHER CHOICES! One night only - get along and tell your DC friends.
When: Thur, March 26, 9:30 PM EDT
Where: Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market
Tix: dceff.eventive.org/films/6990a7...
Wednesday night! Join us for the World Premiere of SECRETS OF THE BEES - the new series from Nat Geo. See it first on the big screen then stick around for a conversation we recorded with Bertie Gregory earlier this week. Tickets: dceff.eventive.org/schedule/699...
On Monday night, we had over 1000 people show up to our screenings across DC! Thank you to everyone who has made the 2026 Festival such an amazing experience so far.
If you can't be in DC with us, there are still some great short films available to stream right now on our virtual hub.
Almost sold out!
Remain calm, there’s a dog on the World Water Day panel.
Another packed house today for today’s first shorts program. Science!!!
Monday night! Join us at the Miracle Theatre for our 2026 Centerpiece Presentation: the World Premiere of THE [CONSERV]ATIVES. Should be an exciting screening and conversation! Learn more and get tickets: tinyurl.com/DCEFF-ConservWP
Three sold out screenings in a row today at Navy Memorial. DCEFF showing that lovely weather who’s boss. 🌎+🎞️=$
Another packed screening here on DCEFF 2026 day 3! Going to be a great convo with with Cholla Rose Duir (Assistant Director, Northern Jaguar Project), Krista Schlyer (Interim Director, @ilcp.bsky.social), moderated by Maggie Dewane (Director of Communications, @defenders.org).
