The 9th Annual Green Film Festival, September 24 - 29, 2019, featured 58 new environmental films from around the globe, 70+ filmmakers and guest speakers, expert panels, and incredible audience discussions. The Festival began with a spectacular Opening Night at Castro Theatre, and also featured programs at Roxie, 518 Valencia, Exploratorium, and Swissnex.

2019 FESTIVAL WRAP REPORT

Explore the films & events at the 8th Green Film Fest, September 6-14, 2018.

Explore the films & events at the 7th Green Film Fest, April 20-26, 2017.

All week we met filmmakers & expert guests at our fest for acclaimed environmental films. From the Amazon to Standing Rock, from the streets of SF to the fields of Ethiopia, Green Film Fest 2017 brought new stories from around the world. 

The 6th Green Film Fest, April 14 - 20, 2016, was an incredible week of internationally acclaimed films, visiting filmmakers and guest speakers to delve into some of the most pressing environmental issues.  

The 2015 SF Green Film Festival, May 28 - June 3, marked the 5th Anniversary of the Festival.

There were over 60 films from 26 countries to transport Bay Area audiences around the world, bringing them stories that would otherwise go unheard, and sparking your environmental imagination.

Filmmakers, environmental experts and audiences set the scene for environmental change in the next five years.

2015 Program Guide

Thank you all for coming to Aquarium of the Bay and Roxie Theater, May 29-June 4, to view stunning documentaries, take part in engaging debates and revitalize our green connections and ambitions.  

The 3rd annual festival (May 30 – June 5, 2013) presented the San Francisco premieres of 50 internationally acclaimed, environmentally-focused films from around the globe, with over 60 visiting filmmakers and guest speakers covering environmental topics surrounding clean energy, green chemistry, food, housing, trash, water, and art in the environment.

The 2nd San Francisco Green Film Festival was March 1-7, 2012 – the Bay Area’s only festival dedicated to films and new forms of media that explore green issues and sustainable living.

The first-ever San Francisco Green Film Festival, March 3-6, 2011 – the Bay Area’s new, leading festival for innovative film, television, & digital media that explore green and sustainability issues. The Festival presented over 90 premieres from around the globe during four days of film showcases, panels, workshops, networking & special events.