"Framing the 2026 festival with the theme 'Against the Current,' we see that there's no one way to interpret or contend with this present moment. From investigative documentaries to family-friendly animations to late-night eco-horror shorts, this year's slate of films celebrates those who build resilience and seek solutions."
"With a lineup of 70-plus films, ranging from a humorous therapy session for climate anxiety to an exploration of the deep friendship between a man and a 22-foot manta ray, the offerings span many genres and regions."
The DC Environmental Film Festival, the world's largest of its kind, presents over 70 films from March 19-28 across museums, embassies, and universities throughout Washington, DC. This year's theme, 'Against the Current,' emphasizes climate action and resilience through varied storytelling approaches. The festival features documentaries, animations, family-friendly films, and eco-horror shorts spanning multiple regions and genres. Screenings occur at venues including the Burke Theatre, Miracle Theatre, AFI Silver Theatre, and cultural institutions like the National Museum of Asian Art and National Archives. Notable films include Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo, a profile of oceanographer Edie Widder, The [Conserv]atives about Republican climate advocates, and Nuisance Bear, which won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize.
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