BC Environmental Film Festival 2026 In Person

About the event

British Columbia Environmental Film Festival 2026

Sunday, November 22, 2026

University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver

Join us for a full day of award-winning environmental films, filmmaker conversations, scientific discussion, and community engagement as we celebrate the very best in environmental storytelling from British Columbia, Canada, and around the world.

Morning

Registration & Welcome

Check in, explore our sponsor and partner exhibits, and connect with filmmakers, scientists, students, and fellow environmental enthusiasts.

Opening Ceremony

Festival welcome, opening remarks, acknowledgements, and an introduction to BCEFF 2026.

British Columbia Awards Showcase

Celebrate the best environmental filmmaking from British Columbia with screenings of the Best BC Short Documentaryand Best BC Feature Documentary, followed by filmmaker Q&A sessions.

Midday

Canadian Awards Showcase

Discover outstanding environmental stories from across Canada with screenings of the Best Canadian Short Documentary and Best Canadian Feature Documentary.

Selected screenings will be followed by discussions with filmmakers, researchers, and environmental experts.

Lunch & Networking

Meet fellow attendees, connect with filmmakers and scientists, visit sponsor exhibits, and continue the conversation.

Afternoon

International Awards Showcase

Travel the world through film with screenings of the Best International Short Documentary and Best International Feature Documentary, highlighting global environmental challenges, inspiring solutions, and remarkable human stories.

Filmmaker Q&A sessions will follow selected screenings.

Closing Celebration

Celebrate the achievements of this year's official selections as we recognize award winners, honour outstanding films, and reflect on the stories that brought us together.

The day concludes with a special festival finale and closing remarks.

Throughout the Day

Award-winning environmental documentaries

Filmmaker Q&A sessions

Scientific and community discussions

Networking opportunities

Sponsor & partner exhibits

Student engagement

Environmental organizations

Watch. Feel. Act.

Experience powerful environmental storytelling that connects science, people, and nature.

About the Venue :

This single screen theatre has a tiered seating capacity of 398. The repositionable screen and large stage make the space perfect for film screenings, performances, award ceremonies and town hall meetings. Entrance via a box office and a concession stand inside adds to its old Hollywood-style charm that wins over guests every time.

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