Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Portland EcoFilm Festival a success. An estimated 1,200 people attended this year’s presentations of over 40 of the world’s best new ecological films from more than 20 countries.
Now we are accepting submissions for our 2026 festival, which will happen from March through May at Portland’s Hollywood Theatre and Cinema 21. We are also accepting applications to join our 2026 Film and Awards Selection Committee. More information on both of those opportunities below.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
THE 2025 FILMS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
JOIN our 2026 FILM and AWARDS SELECTION COMMUNITY
We will soon begin accepting applications to join our 2026 Film and Awards Selection Committee.
The main requirements are: a passion for and knowledge of cinema and ecology; the ability to articulate opinions about films in (written) english; and a strong desire to participate
People of all ages living everywhere are eligible to apply
Filmmakers are encouraged to apply
The rolling application period begins on March 1, 2025
Period of service begins when you are invited to join the committee (duration of service depends on your availability)
Minimum time commitment is 30 hours
Committee members receive several “perks,” including free admission to all Portland EcoFilm Festival screenings
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SUBMIT YOUR ECOLOGICAL FILMS
We are currently accepting submissions of new ecological films (completed on or after December 1, 2024) for consideration for our 2026 festival season. The deadline to submit is November 1, 2025. Details are available on our FilmFreeway page, which you can access by clicking the button below.
