Climate Film Festival

The Climate Film Festival (CFF) is the largest festival of its kind in New York City, supported by the Guardian and featuring a jury of industry leaders in climate and filmmaking.

CFF aims to rewrite the narrative on climate change by harnessing the power of motion pictures, showcasing new and established voices, classic climate films, and energizing, human stories.

What to Expect:

🎬 Bold & Boundary-Breaking Films
Experience over 60 films across genres, from documentaries and narrative features to experimental shorts.

✨ Engaging Programs & Events
Opening Night: Special venue to be announced soon!
Screenings & Activations: Regal Essex Crossing (Sept. 20-21) with filmmaker conversations and activations and events at Essex Market.
Awards Night: Celebrating exceptional films, sponsored by NRDC’s Rewrite the Future.

💪 Narrative Change Summit: Monday, Sept. 22 at SVA Theatre
A day-long gathering of filmmakers, innovators, CSOs, and media leaders discussing how storytelling shapes sustainability.

🌿 Solutions Hub & Workshops
Explore solutions-driven activations from nonprofits, brands, and educational institutions committed to sustainability. Engage in meaningful dialogue through expert workshops and master classes.

📍 Venues & Locations:
Regal Essex Crossing & Essex Market: 129 Delancey St., Lower Manhattan
SVA Theatre: 333 W. 23rd St., Chelsea (for the Narrative Change Summit)

🌟 Notable Partners & Speakers:
Featuring experts and industry leaders from The Guardian US, NRDC, Universal, and more to be announced. Engage directly with influential voices shaping climate communication.

Join the Conversation & Be Part of the Solution:
CFF is more than a film festival—it’s a movement harnessing the power of storytelling to ignite action. Come ready to be inspired and equipped to drive meaningful change.