Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
1224 M Street NW
Suite 301
Washington
DC 20005
USA

Public Affairs Director: Helen Strong

Phone: +1 202 342 2564

Email: helen@envirofilmfest.org

Website: www.dceff.org

The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital is the largest and longest-running environmental film festival in the USA and the largest film festival in Washington, D.C.

DCEFF is the world’s premier showcase of environmental films. Through our annual festival, year-round programs, and online resources, we seek to advance public understanding of the environment through the power of film.

Enter your films here: dceff.org/submissions – Regular Deadline: 1st of December 2025

DCEFF 2026 Festival Dates Announced!

It’s time to mark your calendars! In case you missed it, we recently announced the dates for the 34th Annual Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.

34th Annual Festival: March 19-28, 2026!

Can't wait for March 2026? Visit our Watch Now page to re-discover hundreds of recent DCEFF Selections highlighting incredible stories about our planet and the people working for positive change.

Watch Now is DCEFF’s online platform where you can access a vast library of films from past years of the Festival. Watch Now features close to 600 films, including 300+ films that you can stream for free directly on our site. By watching and sharing these stories, you’re helping us raise awareness and inspire change on a broader scale.

Watch Now’s treasure trove of captivating documentaries, thought-provoking narratives, and inspiring stories about our environment is made possible through the support of our community.

Your generosity allows us to curate and share these films, providing a valuable resource for audiences around the globe.

Donate Here: dceff.org/donate

Watch Here: dceff.org/watchnow

More about DCEFF

Since 1993, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) has been the world’s premier showcase of environmental storytelling. Our mission is to harness the power of film and community to illuminate, celebrate, and inspire positive and lasting action for our planet. Our screenings are held at amazing venues across the DC Metro Area, including museums, embassies, universities, and other leading arts, cultural, and scientific institutions.

Voted DC’s Best Film Festival by the readers of Washington City Paper the last 7 years in a row!

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