The Redford Center

10/06/2026

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the 10 film projects selected to each receive $40,000 grants as part of the 2026-27 Redford Center Fellowship for Environmental Film, the new name for the organization's decade-old Redford Center Grants program (Scroll to read about each of these incredible projects)!!

Urgent environmental challenges are reshaping daily life and livelihoods. These films, selected for their compelling characters, strong story arcs, emotional resonance, and above all, their potential for real-world impact, follow the everyday people meeting that change head-on: adapting, resisting, improvising, and finding ways to thrive.

Balancing urgency with humor and a spirit of hardiness, the films take audiences from the banks of the Mississippi River to the hospitals of Delhi and the forests of Brazil. The storylines include the decades-long bond between a gorilla and a scientist, an Indigenous radio station confronting a proposed gold mine in Alaska, and a natural winemaker adapting to a changing climate in France, to name just a few.

The Redford Center Fellowship for Environmental Film is a cohort-based program supporting feature-length documentaries that explore urgent, intersectional environmental stories. An evolution of The Redford Center Grants, which was established in 2016, the program provides fellows with funding, mentorship, professional development, community and opportunities to strengthen both their films and the films’ potential for driving environmental progress.

This year’s funding marks a 60-percentage increase in funding, up from $25,000 in the 2024-25 grant cycle. During the fellowship’s first year, participants take part in virtual learning sessions and a three-day in-person summit designed to support project development, deepen professional relationships, and foster creative exchange. Filmmakers may also apply for additional funding in the program’s second year.

And with that, we are thrilled to announce the 2026-27 Redford Center Fellows!

🎬 The Delicate - Directed by Shaunak Sen
🎬 The Forecasters - Directed by Pieter Van Eecke
🎬 The Grizzly Among Us - Directed by Rob G. Green
🎬 Metropolis - Directed by Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasan
🎬 Particles of Everything - Directed by Anna Sandilands and Ewan McNicol
🎬 PRIMUS - Directed by Fábio Nascimento and Luciana Bobadilha
🎬 Penny & Koko - Directed by Tasha Van Zandt
🎬 The River - Directed by Caitlyn Greene
🎬 Untitled Brazil Project
🎬 Wild Goose Days - Directed by Andrew H. Brown

Congratulations to the 2026-27 Redford Center Fellows!! We can’t wait to share your stories ❤️

Learn more: https://www.redfordcenter.org/work/redford-center-fellowship/

The Redford Center Fellowship for Environmental Film is made possible thanks to generous support from The New York Community Trust, Tauck Family Foundation, Natalie Orfalea Foundation, Farvue Foundation, and Baker Family Foundation.

Supporting environmental filmmakers and frontline stories that drive solutions for people and the planet

08/18/2026

Today, on Robert Redford’s birthday, we’re thinking about the many ways his life continues to shape the world around us.

Bob, as we affectionately called him, believed deeply in the power of artists and storytellers. He spent decades creating space for filmmakers to take risks, find their voices, and tell stories that may not otherwise have had the chance to be seen.

That same belief guided his environmental work. For Bob, art and nature were not separate. They both ask us to pay attention to the world and imagine what might be possible if we chose to protect it.

This first birthday without him carries a particular weight. We miss Bob deeply, but we also see his legacy everywhere: in the filmmakers telling important stories, in the places he fought to protect, and in the art that continues to move people toward a better relationship with the natural world.

Today, we celebrate Bob and the extraordinary legacy he left for all of us to continue.

“I have always believed that art and nature combined make the world a better place.” —Robert Redford

08/13/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Redford Center grantee film TO USE A MOUNTAIN () is having its theatrical release in NYC next week at Firehouse Cinema! It plays Aug 21-27, with director Casey Carter () present for Q&As.

Against the impassive logic of government analysis and archives, the film presents a people’s history of resistance and stewardship through a visceral journey across the landscapes, ecologies, and personal histories of the candidate sites for a sacrificial nuclear dumping ground.

In the end, one site was chosen, abutting the western edge of the Nevada Test Site, on the unceded lands of the Western Shoshone. After decades of stalwart resistance, the project was suspended, and to this day no permanent solution has been devised for America’s 90,000 tons of high-level nuclear waste.

Get tickets at www.dctvny.org.

08/12/2026

What makes the idea of a nature dose so powerful is just how attainable it can be!

Spending ten minutes outside doesn't require a weekend getaway or perfect conditions. The benefits you gain from a quick nature dose can simply come from a walk around the block, a stroll in a nearby park, or simply taking a moment to step outside and take a deep breath.

The Nature Dose, a new short film that you can watch today, reminds us that nature isn't separate from our wellbeing but a part of it. And when more people have access to those everyday moments outdoors, the benefits can extend far beyond the individual.

🎬 Watch the full film on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

08/06/2026

The Nature Dose is officially live!!

Directed by Andrew Nadkarni, this short film follows scientists, advocates, and storytellers working together at the intersection of science to help make nature access a priority for healthy living.

From nature prescriptions and cutting-edge research to grassroots efforts restoring green space, The Nature Dose explores a simple but powerful truth: We need time in nature because it's an essential part of our wellbeing 🌿

🔗 Watch now on our official YouTube channel.

08/03/2026

Have you ever asked yourself what a little time spent outside every day could do for your own health?

The Nature Dose, an upcoming short film, explores the growing connection between nature and human health and why access to green spaces matters more than ever. Time in nature is a part of how we care for ourselves and our communities, and we should start treating it that way.

🎬 The Nature Dose premieres this Thursday on our official YouTube channel!

07/27/2026

What can 10 minutes in nature do for your health?

The Nature Dose, the third installment in the Our Nature Connection short film series, follows three visionary leaders using science, storytelling, and community action to explore one powerful idea: nature is essential to human health.

From groundbreaking research to community-led efforts restoring access to green space, this film explores why nature is essential to our health and well-being.

🎬 Premieres Thursday, August 6 on our official YouTube channel.

07/21/2026

With the right mentors and the right mentality, outdoor recreation can give young people the space to build confidence, try something new, and discover interests they may never have had the chance to explore otherwise.

At the heart of Marcus & Me, a new short film you can watch today, is a reminder that access matters. When communities create pathways to outdoor experiences, they create pathways to growth 🧗🏾

🎬 Watch the full film on our YouTube channel.
🔗 Link in bio.

07/16/2026

Marcus & Me is officially live on YouTube!!

Directed by Dom and Nadia Gill, this short film follows Big Marcus and Little Marcus as they build confidence and connection through climbing in Pittsburgh.

At its heart, this is a story about mentorship and possibility. It's a reminder that outdoor recreation can begin anywhere, in our neighborhoods, city parks, and unexpected places throughout our communities. All it takes is someone willing to show us what's possible 🧗🏾

🔗Watch now on our official YouTube channel

https://youtu.be/ReifG9fFv8A

07/14/2026

How can a documentary become a tool for community organizing?

The Emmy-nominated documentary Razing Liberty Square follows the redevelopment of a historic public housing community in Miami and the long-time residents navigating the realities of climate gentrification.

In this case study, the film’s impact team reflects on how the documentary became a gathering point for a coalition of organizations working both inside and outside existing systems to shape conversations around redevelopment in the city.

By carefully planning how and where the film would be shared, Razing Liberty Square helped bridge the housing justice and climate justice movements, creating space for dialogue, collaboration, and collective action.

Watch the full case study here: https://youtu.be/7KFclkJvh_U