2024 San Diego Environmental Film Festival

ABBA (Italy)

by Fabiana Lupo  

A journey across the universe in search of water to survive.  A journey in search of oneself.  The extreme experience of the protagonist of the story is the daily experience of the human being. 

We are Nature (USA)

by Nathan Minatta   

Underwater exploration.

Aldo's Bug Extravaganza (USA)

by Neil and Aldo Losin 

In "Aldo's Bug Extravaganza," join 5-year-old Aldo and his dad on a backyard safari filled with tiny wonders and big laughs. Armed with a camera and boundless curiosity, Aldo embarks on a bug-hunting escapade, narrating his discoveries with adorable wit and charm. As the week unfolds, Aldo's wide-eyed explorations not only capture the audience's

City to Sea – Inspiring Youth with WILDCOAST and City Surf Project (USA)

By Jordan Miller 

Join San Francisco Bay Area youth on a journey of discovery as they learn to apply the healing powers of surfing to protecting and preserving ocean habitats and coastal wetlands in California.  Produced by KindHumans in collaboration with GoPro for a Cause, WILDCOAST, and City Surf Project.

Cigarette Cycle  (Taiwan)

by Nicholas Matthew Vaky 

The life cycle of a cigarette butt. How it travels from your mouth to the ocean and back into your mouth.  

Zero Time To Waste - A Family's Journey Toward Sustainability (USA)

by Matt Helbig 

There’s no question that we need to significantly shift if we hope to prevent the impending climate crisis—but it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. Rather than being fatigued or even paralyzed by the daunting task of tackling climate change as a whole, a family of five is forging a hopeful path forward by 

Habitat Under Threat (Brazil)

By Henrique Daniel 

Habitat Under Threat is a documentary tv series focused on showcasing outstanding outdoor sports locations that have either faced or are currently facing conservation challenges. The primary objective of our project is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving these cherished landscapes that connect people with nature, not only for the p

My Brand New Car (Mexico)

by  Pau Verdalet 

A grandfather gives his grandson a new toy car for his collection, and another, and another, until he sees him submerged in a world of road chaos and environmental contingency. 

Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River's Legacy Forests (USA)

by Dan Herz 

When a large, ecologically sensitive legacy forest in the heart of the Elwha River Watershed was identified for harvest, the Earth Law Center, Keystone Species Alliance, and Center for Whale Research began using all legal means possible against the Washington State Department of Natural Resources in an attempt to halt the impendi

Postcards Road to 30: Owyhee Canyonlands (USA)

by A.J. Carter, Lauren Bogard 

Covering millions of acres of sagebrush, river canyons, and geologic wonders, the Owyhee Canyonlands is the largest conservation opportunity in the American West. The vast, intact ecosystem is home to hundreds of bird species, mule deer, pronghorn, lizards and reptiles, and myriad plants and insects. Due to its remoteness,

Greetings from Summerland  (USA)

by  Harry Rabin, Joey Szalkiewicz 

“A coastal community grapples with the haunting legacy of  humanity’s environmental impact.”  "Greetings from Summerland" reveals the little-known history and environmental aftermath of the world's first offshore oil wells in Summerland, California, from their origins in the 1800s to contemporary capping efforts. This investigative 

I Am Kanaka (UK)

by Genevieve Sulway 

A local Hawaiian hero fights to save his culture by teaching traditions, sustainability and life skills to disadvantaged indigenous kids. 

Our Movement Starts Here (USA)

by John Rash, Melanie Dang Ho 

The story of a rural community that inspired an international environmental justice movement by fighting the state of North Carolina's toxic landfill. 

THATCH to the FUTURE! (Luxembourg)

by Nicolas Neuhold   

When participants at a climate conference in the year 2033 can’t agree on anything, head negotiator GERTA (not Greta!) snaps and suggests “The only thing you could agree on is going back in time and having people THEN fix the problem”. The sarcastic outburst is accepted as a rather wonderful idea, only for Gerta to reveal that they actually h

Feature film: 

ReUnite US (USA)

by  Alexandra Kahn 

Anyone, anywhere can make a difference, but combining that individual with other like-minded individuals can start a movement and cultural change.   Through this theme, we specifically look at the issue of single-use plastics. We highlight the key players in the single-use plastic ban that occurred in Honolulu in 2019, but took more than a decade o

The Blue Quest Palawan (France)

by  Clément Pourtal, Jérôme Brousse, Jérôme Brousse 

New documentary about marine conservation from the awards-winning filmmakers. With The Blue Quest, Clément and Jérôme travel the world to meet marine conservation projects and highlight their actions as well as the amazing people behind. This time they are going to Palawan, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Coral T