American Conservation Film Festival

10/15/2026

Probably the most beloved film ever screened by ACFF, The Serengeti Rules will be presented for free on Sunday, Nov.1 in partnership with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation and the PATH Foundation.

Rice Theatre at Highland School
597 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA

Before the film, bring the family for a hands-on, kid-friendly activity led by the Oak Spring Local Education and Outreach Team, exploring food webs, keystone species and conservation! Following the screening, stay for a conversation featuring Sir Peter Crane (President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation) and Dr. Mark Madison (Chief Historian at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Conservation Training Center), as they discuss the ecological principles highlighted in the film and their implications for modern conservation.

Schedule of Events:
2:00 - 3:00pm: Hands-on Kids Activity
3:00 - 4:30pm: Film Screening (The Serengeti Rules)
4:30 - 5:00pm: Conservation discussion with Dr. Mark Madison & Sir Peter Crane

Register for Free Tickets - https://bit.ly/4jonA90

https://vimeo.com/259185187/50de688634?fl=pl&fe=vl

Exploring some of the most remote and spectacular places on Earth, five pioneering scientists make surprising discoveries that flip our understanding of nature on its head, and offer new hope for restoring our world. Find us on Twitter for more information .

10/06/2026

We couldn't be happier to welcome back, Jennifer Lee, as our new Development Director!

The American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) has hired Jennifer Lee as its Director of Development, a newly formed staff position. Dennis Liu, ACFF President, made the announcement saying, “Jennifer is well-informed and passionate about our mission. She is also well-connected to the culture and civic life of the area and we feel her knowledge of the organization and funding landscape will be a great asset to our fund-raising efforts.” Jennifer commented, “I am absolutely thrilled to be back on the ACFF team. In the last few years, I pursued contract work and freelance projects and continued to volunteer at the Festival, and I was delighted to see it thriving. I’m eager to bring my experience with and love for ACFF back to the organization and help keep it financially stable and strong for many years to come.”

Jennifer brings nearly 30 years of non-profit leadership in environmental and historic preservation, supporting organizations like Trout Unlimited, Virginia Native Plant Society, and Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. She previously served as ACFF’s Development & Communications Director from 2014 to 2018 and as Executive Director from 2018 to 2022.

Jennifer Lee can be reached at [email protected].

08/27/2026

Just five more days to submit your film! https://filmfreeway.com/ACFF

08/19/2026

The American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) in Shepherdstown, WV, is hiring a Development Director to represent the Festival to donors, sponsors, grant-makers and others. This person will be responsible for planning, administration, and expansion of our current fundraising strategies. For more information about the position and how to apply - https://bit.ly/4oyzPQN

08/17/2026

2 Weeks Left!
https://filmfreeway.com/ACFF

08/11/2026

Join us this Friday evening at 7pm for a collection of short films exploring the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies. Speaker Tia Earman, Piedmont Environmental Council’s Senior Land Use Field Representative for Loudoun and Clarke Counties will follow the films.
https://www.barnsofrosehill.org/concerts/acff

07/31/2026

Check out our website or FilmFreeway.com/ACFF for more details.

07/07/2026

Don't let the ACFF's submission deadline sneak up on you!
https://filmfreeway.com/ACFF

07/03/2026

Can't wait to see your latest project! Looking for stories that touch on these topics:

* Climate Change
* Consumption & Waste
* Energy
* Food & Agriculture
* Health & Well-Being (as related to the environment)
* Marine Life
* Freshwater
* Wildlife & Wild Places
* Indigenous Culture
* Nature-Themed Family Fare
* Environmental Justice
* Conservation History & Heroes

06/26/2026

We're especially interested in stories that shine a light on conservation heroes and potential conservation solutions. Learn more on our website and at FilmFreeway.com/ACFF