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WAN at the 2026 DC Environmental Film Festival

This year is the 34th annual DC Environmental Film Festival! The theme this year is Against the Current, dedicated to amplifying the unwavering voices of those who press on in defense of our planet, even in the face of significant challenges. 

We’re bringing you a list of aquatic film options throughout the festival. As members of the WAN community, use discount code WANEFF34 for 25% off paid programs. Explore the full DC Environmental Film Festival schedule here

Opening Night: A Life Illuminated March 19th 7:00PM | The Burke Theatre at US Navy Memorial

The Last Whale Singer March 21st 1:00PM | The Miracle Theatre

The Last Dive March 21st 7:00PM | The Burke Theatre at US Navy Memorial

Shorts: Science & Scientists March 22nd 1:00PM | The Burke Theatre at US Navy Memorial

The Keeper (World Water Day Presentation) March 22nd 7:00PM | The Burke Theatre at US Navy Memorial

Vs. Goliath: Cancer Alley March 23rd 12:30PM | Reservoir Center for Water Solutions

Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West March 23rd 3:00PM | Reservoir Center for Water Solutions

Her Shark Story March 23rd 6:00PM | Georgetown Capitol Campus

Pulitzer Center Shorts: Changing Tides March 24th 7:00PM | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Solwara: Papua New Guinea's Sacred Sea March 24th 7:00PM | The Burke Theatre at US Navy Memorial

Impact Preview Event: The Way of the Whale March 25th 6:30PM | American University - Center for Environmental Filmmaking

Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong March 26th 3:00PM | Reservoir Center for Water Solutions

Wild North Sea (De wilde Noordzee) March 26th 6:00PM | Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Ponyo March 28th 11:30AM | AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Eric Moe Award Shorts: Sallie's Ashes & The Clearing March 28th 4:00PM | The Burke Theatre at US Navy Memorial