The Earth Film Festival – EFF is an international celebration of cinema at the convergence of art, activism, and environmental awareness, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Held in the heart of the Amazon, the festival aims to serve as a creative platform to amplify urgent climate narratives, inspiring new perspectives and solutions to global socio-environmental challenges.
More than just an event, the Earth Film Festival – EFF is a cultural and educational movement that:
-It is aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Celebrates visionary filmmakers who challenge paradigms and propose sustainable futures;
- Showcases short and feature films, documentaries, animations, and experimental formats;
- Prioritizes originality, thematic relevance, and emotional impact;
- Connects audiences and communities through panels, workshops, and immersive experiences.
THEME
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The inaugural edition of the Earth Film Festival (EFF) is centered on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — a global pact to build a fairer, more inclusive, and environmentally balanced future. To submit your film, it is mandatory to select* in the application form one or more of the 17 SDGs that your film addresses, creatively exploring topics such as poverty eradication, gender equality, climate action, protection of life below water and on land, responsible consumption and production, among others.
* To select one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that your film addresses, you must indicate your choice in the submission form available at https://bienalamazonia.org/earth-film-festival.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1. No Poverty – End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
2. Zero Hunger – End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
3. Good Health and Well-being – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
4. Quality Education – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
5. Gender Equality – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
6. Clean Water and Sanitation – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
7. Affordable and Clean Energy – Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth – Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
10. Reduced Inequalities – Reduce inequality within and among countries.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities – Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
12. Responsible Consumption and Production – Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
13. Climate Action – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
14. Life Below Water – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
15. Life on Land – Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
17. Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
- Official Screenings: 10 finalist films presented in different cities and streamed live to audiences worldwide.
- Expo Pavilion: Showcase of climate technologies, green innovations, and sustainable art.
- Keynote Lecture: Dr. Louis Ventura, Ph.D. – Economist and Cultural Strategist.
- Awards Ceremony: Live in Belém during COP30.
- Community Showcase: Programming dedicated to students, teachers, and grassroots leaders.
- Post-Event in New York (2026): Special screening and networking session with international stakeholders.
ATTENTION:
To submit your film to the Earth Film Festival, you must complete two steps: first, register through the Festhome platform; then, fill out the submission form at the link: https://institutobienalamazonia.org/earth-film-festival/
