Press Release: Environmental Film Festival Cancels March Events Amid Coronavirus Concerns

News Release — Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

For Immediate Release

Will host “virtual” festival for select films to be viewed online beginning next week

Washington DC (March 9, 2020) Due to concerns related to COVID-19,  The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is cancelling all events scheduled for March 12-22, 2020. In the wake of the cancellation, DCEFF will host a “virtual” festival beginning next week, featuring select 2020 films to be viewed online. 

“We did not come to this decision lightly, but the safety of our audience, local and out of town participants, volunteers, partners, and staff is our number one priority,” says Executive Director, Christopher Head. “Given the situation, we felt this was our only viable option.” 

DCEFF also plans to host a smaller version of the Festival in the fall, which will feature the 2020 Award winners, among others. Other Festival screenings will also be planned for later in the year.

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The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is the world’s premier showcase of environmentally themed films. Since 1993, our mission has been to celebrate Earth and inspire understanding and stewardship of the environment through the power of film. Each March in Washington, D.C., we host the largest environmental film festival in the world, presenting 100+ films to audiences of more than 20,000 and collaborating with over 110 partners, including museums, embassies, universities, and theaters. The festival is one of the leading annual cultural events in Washington, D.C., winning the 2017 DC Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Creative Industries.