OCTOBER 4 & 5
CONSERVATION FILMMAKER WORKSHOP

In its 8th year, the Conservation Filmmaker Workshop (CFW) will run concurrently with the 17th Annual American Conservation Film Festival, which features conservation-focused films, filmmaker interactions, special programming, and much more. Learn more >>

Events Calendar

Thu 19

Best of Fest at Shenandoah University

September 19 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday Night with Cerphe

Join us Oct 5 from 9pm – 11pm for drinks, snacks, and music with legendary Washington, DC DJ Cerphe Colwell as he plays his Green Playlist, signs copies of his new book, “Cerphe’s Up,” and talks about his and his musician friends’ work for environmental protection. $30

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Take Action!

See how you can make positive change relative to the topics of films screened at this year’s Festival.

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Special Events

From Best of Fests to fun parties to screenings with partner organizations, we offer programs and events throughout the year.

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Please consider a DONATION to keep conservation and the arts alive! It means A LOT to us!

CONTRIBUTE »

“Diverse and inspiring selection of films with excellent speakers.”

Audience Member

“Because of the workshop, I feel plugged into a community of talented, kind, supportive, inspiring filmmakers and people working in conservation media that before felt so distant and separate from my work.”

Filmmaker and Workshop Participant

“The ACFF purpose is clear, the setting is perfect, the organization is calm and effective.”

Filmmaker

“A fabulous contribution to the Shepherdstown community and to science awareness, more generally. Thanks!”

Audience Member

“The speakers and discussions were thoughtful and continue to inspire us in the ways we can be better citizens of the planet. This inspiration is what keeps me involved and returning to ACFF. Your hard work paid off in spades as this was the best ACFF I have attended.”

Audience Member, Donor, Volunteer

“A great source of inspiration!”

Audience Member

“The Filmmaker Workshop [is] a great gathering of young filmmaking talent in the nature and conservation fields.”

Filmmaker

“A fabulous contribution to the Shepherdstown community and to science awareness, more generally. Thanks!“

Audience Member

“Your event always has so many special touches…I love the mixture of young and old as we all join together in your tireless efforts.”

Spring Fundraiser Attendee

I loved “SEED:The Untold Story” and was so appreciative to have the opportunity to see it in Berryville! It makes me want to start my own personal seed bank!

Best of Fest Attendee

“A fabulous contribution to the Shepherdstown community and to science awareness, more generally. Thanks!“

Audience Member

“The whole spirit of the festival is so enticing and exciting – you cannot miss this festival!”

Audience Member & Volunteer

“So informative and inspiring—I’m always so impressed.“

Audience Member

“We are thrilled that this amazing organization brings these films to our area—Thank you!”

Audience Member

“I love this film festival.“

Audience Member

“Professionalism and presentation match that of any NYC film festival I’ve seen over 10 years.”

Audience Member

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