Harnessing the power of film & storytelling to educate, inspire community impact, and inform public policy change around water.

The World Water Film Festival serves to curate, encourage the creation of, and drive interest in films from around the world that demonstrate the human connection with our most treasured resource, water.

By bringing together filmmakers and content creators with academics, water professionals, and environmental advocates, we want the public to better understand and celebrate the value and beauty of water, and to be inspired to protect it from waste, pollution, and overexploitation.

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2026 WWFF Nominations Announced

Nearly 200 films were submitted to WWFF for 2026, reflecting a wide range of places, perspectives, and lived experiences shaped by water. This year’s awards include six honors inspired by the Interactive Dialogues of the 2026 UN Water Conference, alongside the broader WWFF Awards recognizing filmmaking across the festival program.

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WWFF at IHE Delft | On Water & Biodiversity
Sep 17
WWFF at IHE Delft | On Water & Biodiversity

World Water Film Festival at IHE Delft

Day 3: On Water & Biodiversity - Delving into aquatic ecosystems, wetland conservation, and the diverse species relying on healthy freshwater streams.

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Water Stories: Climate Week NYC
Sep 24
Water Stories: Climate Week NYC

Join us Thursday, September 24, from 5–8 p.m. during Climate Week NYC for Water Stories, a new collaboration between the World Water Film Festival, Lo-TEK Institute, and Brave Blue World Foundation exploring how film, design, and ecological knowledge can inspire new ways of thinking about water.

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WWFF at IHE Delft | On Water & Climate Change
Sep 25
WWFF at IHE Delft | On Water & Climate Change

World Water Film Festival at IHE Delft

Day 4: On Water & Climate Change - A final showcase addressing severe drought, extreme flooding, rising sea levels, and the adaptive policies needed for our future.

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2026 UN Water Conference
Dec 8
2026 UN Water Conference

The United Arab Emirates, co-hosting the 2026 UN Water Conference alongside Senegal, has positioned itself as a leader in sustainability, innovation, and cross-cultural dialogue. Our goal is to bring together audiences who do not always share the same room, from government officials and international delegates to students and the general public. WWFF hopes to add a cultural dimension to the conversations already underway, connecting global audiences to the human stories behind the policy.

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Award-Winning Films Featured with
World Water Film Festival

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