Environment
en·vi·ron·ment | \ in-ˈvī-rə(n)-mənt , -ˈvī(-ə)r(n)- \
- the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded
- the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival
- the aggregate of social and cultural conditions that influence the life of an individual or community
The vision of the British Columbia Environmental Film Festival (BCEFF) Society is to raise global awareness about the environment and promote a healthy future. Through film, we wish to spread awareness of environmental issues and stories of hope that are occurring throughout the world. We will screen documentaries from top film makers, but also full-length dramatic feature films, short films, and animations that effectively tell stories that convey an environmental message in an entertaining manner.
We welcome submissions that address a broad range of subjects
BCEFF is committed to showcasing high-quality programming from diverse genres and subject areas. Through the art of filmmaking, we intend to bring to our audience vital stories that explore the diversity of experience on our planet. We are broadly interested in films that relate to ecological considerations and what is often referred to as “the natural world,” but we are equally interested in the social environment as well, and particularly representations of social and cultural realities that have been ignored or pushed to the fringes.
Examples of subjects that would be of interest to BCEFF include:
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- Stories addressing Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and other cultural or racial groups that are often marginalized within their respective contexts—extending to those who are disabled, those who are part of diasporas, and the wide variety of other cultures and communities who make up the diversity of human life.
- Cultural analyses addressing gender inequality, sexuality, power dynamics, and systemic racism.
- Explorations of geopolitical issues, whether or not they are typically associated with environmental crises, such as pandemics, overpopulation, energy sources, sex trafficking, famine, and war.
- Issues of social justice at the national or regional level, such as those relating to immigration, prison systems, healthcare, and wage inequality.
- Stories and investigations of ecological topics such as pollution, climate change, and biodiversity. These can be focused on revealing solutions as much as on exposing problems or challenges.
- Films that explore the realms of technology, psychology, medicine, and spirituality as they intersect with human health and/or with ecological integrity.
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Please contact us if you have any questions whether your film would qualify under this broad definition
Our Partners & Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.