One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s theme, ‘Power in Unity,’ calls for collective action and shared responsibility in an era that demands coming together like never before. With a diverse lineup of films, interactive panels, and community-driven events, One Earth Film Festival continues to break barriers—informing, inspiring, and mobilizing audiences with tangible action steps.

Most events are free, with select virtual options available.

The fest launches on Earth Day, April 22, with a robust celebration at Sarabande Chicago, featuring filmmaker toasts, opening remarks from Chicago Chief Sustainability Officer Angela Tovar, anda screening of Young Filmmakers winner Ocean Monologue, followed by a week of action, showcasing 25+ films at 17+ locations across the greater Chicago area.

The annual Earth Day Action Fair and Indoor Market at the Chicago Cultural Center will precede a screening of the acclaimed film The Grab, offering opportunities for community activism on April 27. 

Official selection and schedule 

New screenings are being added, and the schedule is subject to change. Most events are free.

Opening Launch Party at Sabande | April 22, 6:30 p.m. 

The Hills + Little Village: Empowering Change for a Sustainable Future  | April 23, 6 p.m. | Illinois Institute of Technology

Every Little Thing| April 23, 6 p.m. | Oak Park Village Hall | Uncommon Ground 

Bad River| April 24, 6 p.m. |  Epiphany Center for the Arts | Dominican University

Slay | April 24, 6 p.m. | Triton College

50 States of Sustainability| April 25, 6 p.m. | Broadway UMC | Gary United Methodist Church 

Single Use Planet| April 25, 6 p.m. | The Plant | Alt Space Chicago | Institute of Cultural Affairs 

Cafeteria Man| April 26, 10:30 a.m. | BUILD Chicago | Oak Park Public Library | Academy for Global Citizenship 

When We Cycle  | April 26, 6 p.m. | Kehrein Center for the Arts | Park Ridge Community Church 

Earth Day Action Fair| April 27, 11:30 a.m. | Chicago Cultural Center GAR Rotunda

The Grab| April 27, 1 p.m. | Chicago Cultural Center: Claudia Cassidy Theater