Co-presented with Sierra Club, Maryland Chapter Screening includes a pre-recorded filmmaker discussion. Our rivers are as important as the air we breathe, connecting landscapes and food systems across the country. From the scenic Deschutes River to the salmon runs in Bristol Bay, this program follows conservationists striving to restore biodiversity, preserve accessibility, and educate others about the importance of our river systems.

A story of transition and renewal in the rural west, Craig, America shares the many perspectives that encompass a community upheld by coal but looks towards a future without it. It brings to life the unique story of Craig, Colorado, and how its people, economy, and community are both resilient and adaptive.

Craig, America

A story of transition and renewal in the rural west that shares the many perspectives that encompass a community upheld by coal but looking towards a future without it.

Indigenous leaders share why removing four dams to restore a healthy Klamath River is critical for clean water, food sovereignty and justice.

Guardians of the River

Indigenous leaders share why removing four dams to restore a healthy Klamath River is critical for clean water, food sovereignty and justice.

Pressured out of Poland as a dissident in the early 1980s, Mariusz Wroblewski set out for freer territory, with his family, a yearning for wild rivers, and not much else. Four decades later, he’s become a conservationist and advocate for wild rivers – and discovered the true reason rivers figure so prominently in his life.

A Flyfishing Refugee

Pressured out of Poland as a dissident in the early 1980s, Mariusz Wroblewski set out for freer territory, with his family, a yearning for wild rivers, and not much else.

Sometimes conservation can feel like an ultramarathon. In this short biopic, runner and wild fish advocate Sam Snyder fights for Bristol Bay, Alaska over the course of a decade and learns the meaning of home and place in the process

An Alaskan Fight

Runner and wild fish advocate Sam Snyder fights for Bristol Bay, Alaska over the course of a decade and learns the meaning of home and place in the process.

When a supposedly extinct fish resurfaces in the path of oncoming wildfire, a Colorado biologist braves the flames on a daring rescue mission.

The Fish & The Flame

When a supposedly extinct fish resurfaces in the path of oncoming wildfire, a Colorado biologist braves the flames on a daring rescue mission.

The positive impact of river restorations in Maine and Massachusetts, narrated by local people.

When Rivers Return

The positive impact of river restorations in Maine and Massachusetts, narrated by local people.

Shane Anderson (Director, Guardians of the River) is an award winning documentary filmmaker based out of Olympia, Wa and the owner of Swiftwater Films and North Fork Studios. <a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/anderson-shane/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>. David Hutchinson (Director, The Fish &amp; The Flame) is a documentary filmmaker from San Diego, CA. <a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/hutchinson-david/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>. Eric Hutchins (Executive Producer, When Rivers Return) is the Gulf of Maine Habitat Restoration Coordinator for the NOAA Restoration Center located in Gloucester Massachusetts. <a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/hutchins-eric/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>. Joshua Royte is a Senior Conservation Scientist for The Nature Conservancy in Maine. <a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/royte-joshua/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>. Matt Mikkelsen (Co-director, Craig, America) is a sound recordist, audio engineer, and documentary filmmaker living in Ithaca, New York. <a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/mikkelsen-matt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>. Sonia Demiray (Moderator) was born in Caracas (Venezuela) and grew up immersed in diverse cultures across the Americas and Europe. <a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/demiray-sonia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>.

Conservation Shorts I: Filmmaker Q&A

Featuring filmmakers Shane Anderson, David Hutchinson, Matt Mikkelsen, and Producer Eric Hutchins.

Conservation Shorts I: Our Rivers

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DCEFF30 ran March 17-27. Screenings have now ended. Stay tuned for future screening announcements. 

The 30th Anniversary Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital will be all-virtual March 17-27. Featuring dozens of screenings and discussions -- many FREE and available to audiences around the globe! Opens with Sundance Favorite FIRE OF LOVE and an interview with Dr. Jane Goodall.

Here are the LIVE Q&As scheduled for DCEFF30! Can't make it? No sweat. These Q&A livestreams will be available for on-demand viewing immediately after they conclude. Note: films will not be broadcast live. They are available to watch separately from the live discussion.