Colorado Environmental Film Festival

06/01/2026

🎬 Call for Films for the 2027 fest is NOW OPEN! 🌍

Filmmakers from Colorado and around the world, we want to see your films! Submissions for CEFF 2027 are now open. Join us in celebrating the power of film to inspire, educate, and motivate action on environmental issues.

Our focus is environmental storytelling in all its forms. From climate change and conservation to food systems, environmental justice, energy, water, wildlife, and beyond. Films can also explore the intersection of environmental issues with social, economic, and cultural themes. Documentaries, narratives, experimental films, and more are all welcome. Above all, we’re looking for powerful stories and strong filmmaking.

We accept films of all styles and experience levels from all over the globe.

Join us in inspiring awareness and action through film. Learn more about what we’re looking for and submit your work today!

https://filmfreeway.com/ColoradoEnvironmentalFilmFestival

05/18/2026

Did you know there’s a way to give back to CEFF when you shop at your local King Soopers or Kroger?

If you log in to your account and select us as your charity of choice, every time you shop, a portion of your purchase is donated back to us at no cost to you! It’s an easy way to support our work just by doing your regular grocery shopping.

To learn more and start participating, visit parkerarts.org/king-soopers-rewards

05/13/2026

Even though the festival has come and gone this year, we’re still celebrating 20 years of education, connection, and inspiration through the power of film.

We’ve loved hosting this community-driven event dedicated to celebrating the stories that shape our planet’s future for the last two decades, and we’re eager to get to work on planning for our next fest!

Take a look at some of the highlights from this year’s festival in our 2026 “CEFF Wrapped” report, and stay tuned for upcoming details on what’s in store for next year.

05/10/2026

💐Happy Mother's Day! We wanted to take the opportunity to uplift our friends at Upstream, Downriver Media Project, who recently launched a new series called Women Water Warriors.

📺 The series features women fighting against water issues and for water justice in their communities across the U.S. and Mexico. Each episode shares a story about a woman making a difference in their community, bringing people together to solve their biggest water problems.

🥂Here's to all the amazing women in our lives and those who are fighting for a better future for our planet!

Tune in to the series on YouTube:

“Upstream Downriver Media Project” founder Maggie Burnette Stogner introduces the “Women Water Warriors” series and shares why she is so passionate about wat...

05/07/2026

We’re excited to be hosting a couple of screenings this month and invite you to join us!

Bring a friend and grab some food + drinks tomorrow, May 8th at 6 p.m. at the Table Public House and tune in for a screening of Snk’míp – Dig Deeper, a film that follows a conservation group working to restore a marsh in British Columbia.

And on May 19th from 12-2 p.m., we’re partnering with the University Hills YMCA to bring inspiring films to the community, including The Rewilders, What the River Knows, and The Human Side of Plastic.

Whether you’re a film lover or just looking for an educational night out, these screenings are a great way to experience impactful storytelling close to home.

If you’re in the Denver area, come be part of the conversation. 🌎✨

05/04/2026

This week is Air Quality Awareness Week!

The Regional Air Quality Council is the leading air quality planning agency for the Denver metropolitan area. They’re also one of CEFF’s sponsors, and together we share a vision of improving the health of our communities and our environment.

Did you know that ground-level ozone, though invisible, is one of the biggest air quality challenges we face each summer on the Front Range?

But there are small actions we can take that can make a big impact. Get alerts this summer from Simple Steps Better Air about how to protect your health and help improve our air by texting “BetterAirCO” to 21000.

You can also learn more at SimpleStepsBetterAir.org

04/27/2026

Last week was , and we want to give a belated shout out to our volunteers, who deserve to be celebrated year-round!

The Colorado Environmental Film Festival wouldn't be possible without the countless support from all of the amazing humans that devote their time and energy to help us plan, organize, and make the weekend of the festival fun and enjoyable!

We're always looking for more energized and enthusiastic folks to support the work we do at CEFF. Whether it's event planning, film judging, or scanning tickets, there's so many ways to get involved!

Learn more about becoming a volunteer and sign up today: https://ceff.net/volunteer/

04/22/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day from CEFF! 🌱

Today is a chance to reflect on the places that matter most to us, from Colorado’s wild landscapes to environments across the globe.

At CEFF, we’re inspired by the stories that connect us to these places. Through film, we see both the challenges facing our planet and the people working toward a more sustainable future.

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the power of storytelling and the resilience of our planet and our communities working towards a better future 💚

Let us know in the comments something you’re committed to doing this year to make our planet healthier!

04/20/2026

Join our partners at Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership for an Earth Month CEFF Caravan on Wednesday, April 22 at the Liberty Theater in downtown Pagosa Springs!

This annual fundraiser brings award-winning environmental films to Pagosa Springs as part of the Colorado Environmental Film Festival. This year’s program features some of the best 2026 films from CEFF’s 20th anniversary season, celebrating two decades of films that inspire environmental awareness, stewardship, and action.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and films begin at 6 p.m. Learn more about the programming and get your tickets here: https://www.pagosagreen.org/

04/16/2026

One of our top sponsors, PBS12 , is celebrating Earth Month with a curated lineup of Colorado-themed programming, documentaries, and special features aimed at environmental awareness. The programming focuses on nature, conservation, and the impact of climate change, featuring local stories alongside national PBS content.

From April 19-22 at 9 p.m., PBS12 is showing a CEFF 2026 featured film! Don't miss a chance to see Women of Carbon, Free to Grow, Fly Chicks, Journey Beyond the Grid: The Hawaii off-Grid Story, Save the Farm, Save the Future (CEFF Award Winner), The Girl and Her Piano, Catapults to Cameras, and Build Better Futures.

Check out the schedule and where to watch here: http://ceff.net/earth-day