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
Who: Students of any age who have submitted a film to the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest or the One Earth Film Festival
What: Look for short films (10 min. or less) working for positive change, demonstrating courage, compassion, resilience, and human connection that celebrate heroes, explore the idea of heroism, or highlight hero-related themes
Where: Based in Laguna Beach, California
When: Deadline for submissions is Sept. 1, 2026
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 the MY HERO International Film Festival.
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
Where: Based in Toronto, Canada
When: Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2026
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.
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?
Where: Based in Oak Park, Illinois
When: Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2026
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 IL Film Fest