One Earth Film Partners
More Festivals, More Impact
You made a film that matters. Now let's get it seen.
One Earth Film Festival is proud to partner with a growing network of environmental film festivals and programs that share our mission. If you've submitted to our Young Filmmakers Contest, your film may qualify for additional recognition, wider audiences, and meaningful opportunities beyond our festival.
Explore our partners below and find out where your film can go next.
MY HERO International
Film Festival:
Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Award
Who: Students of any age who have submitted a film to the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest
What: Does your film focus on marine heroes, plastic pollution, coral reefs, and community-driven solutions to protect the "blue heart" of the planet. Does it promote themes of courage, compassion, and resilience?
Why: Shine a light on people working for positive change. Honor real-life heroes, expose your film to a global audience and win cash prizes
How: Please email Lisa Files at [email protected] to express your interest in MY HERO International Film Festival’s Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Award
Youth Climate Report:
A United Nations
Partner Program
Who: Students 18 years and older who have submitted a film to the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest
What: A chance to be included in the Youth Climate Report (YCR) database of student researched films on the environment. This is a program of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Why: Bring attention to important issues in a particular region and help educate Conference of the Parties (COP) delegates who are making policy decisions. Our partnership with YCR helps elevate student voices and gain global attention to important environmental topics."
How: Fill out this interest form. Please direct all YCR questions and inquiries to Lisa Files at [email protected]
The YCR is an interactive film database project adopted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Its purpose is to assist delegates with making policy decisions.
Oak Park Film Festival
Who: Students of all ages who have submitted a film to One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest
What: Do you or your film’s crew have some kind of connection to the village of Oak Park, Illinois? Did/do you live there, or is your film’s content about Oak Park?
Why: To support the community where the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest first started. To bring together filmmakers, audiences, and the Oak Park community to showcase films with a unique Oak Park connection—whether through content, cast, crew, or setting
How: Please email Lisa Files at [email protected] to express your interest in Oak Park Film Fest