About this Event
If you’re planning to join us for the 2026 British Columbia Environmental Film Festival, now is a good time to get your tickets.Our Early Bird pricing ends September 30 for both:
Online Festival — November 1–30, 2026
https://bceff2026.eventive.org/passes/buy
About In-person event
British Columbia Environmental Film Festival 2026
Sunday, November 22, 2026
University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver
Join us for a full day of award-winning environmental films, filmmaker conversations, scientific discussion, and community engagement as we celebrate the very best in environmental storytelling from British Columbia, Canada, and around the world.
Morning
Registration & Welcome
Check in, explore our sponsor and partner exhibits, and connect with filmmakers, scientists, students, and fellow environmental enthusiasts.
Opening Ceremony
Festival welcome, opening remarks, acknowledgements, and an introduction to BCEFF 2026.
British Columbia Awards Showcase
Celebrate the best environmental filmmaking from British Columbia with screenings of the Best BC Short Documentaryand Best BC Feature Documentary, followed by filmmaker Q&A sessions.
Midday
Canadian Awards Showcase
Discover outstanding environmental stories from across Canada with screenings of the Best Canadian Short Documentary and Best Canadian Feature Documentary.
Selected screenings will be followed by discussions with filmmakers, researchers, and environmental experts.
Lunch & Networking
Meet fellow attendees, connect with filmmakers and scientists, visit sponsor exhibits, and continue the conversation.
Afternoon
International Awards Showcase
Travel the world through film with screenings of the Best International Short Documentary and Best International Feature Documentary, highlighting global environmental challenges, inspiring solutions, and remarkable human stories.
Filmmaker Q&A sessions will follow selected screenings.
Closing Celebration
Celebrate the achievements of this year's official selections as we recognize award winners, honour outstanding films, and reflect on the stories that brought us together.
The day concludes with a special festival finale and closing remarks.
Throughout the Day
Award-winning environmental documentaries
Filmmaker Q&A sessions
Scientific and community discussions
Networking opportunities
Sponsor & partner exhibits
Student engagement
Environmental organizations
Watch. Feel. Act.
Experience powerful environmental storytelling that connects science, people, and nature.
About the Venue :
This single screen theatre has a tiered seating capacity of 398. The repositionable screen and large stage make the space perfect for film screenings, performances, award ceremonies and town hall meetings. Entrance via a box office and a concession stand inside adds to its old Hollywood-style charm that wins over guests every time.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Normand Bouchard Memorial Theatre, 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, Canada
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