Here's Everything You Have To See At The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival 2025

‘World far off track to meet climate goals, says UN’ — RTÉ News
‘Officials warn Hurricane Melissa could be ‘catastrophic’ for Jamaica’ — Al Jazeera
‘Have fined violators Rs 1.8 crore for pollution at construction sites, MCD informs Centre’ — Times of India

These are just a few of the headlines from leading publications over the past week. It’s evident that the health of our planet continues to deteriorate, and an impending environmental Armageddon feels closer than we’d like to admit. Whether we accept it or not, it’s time we start caring for the Earth with the same devotion it has shown us for millennia.

Here’s the silver lining to all the environmental doom and gloom that's prevalent: it’s never too late to raise awareness — and never too late to support the organisations working tirelessly to do the same. With this very spirit in mind comes the 'All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF)', taking place from December 4–14, 2025, across the country. The 6th edition of this festival, aims to highlight an 'environmental awakening'. It's a cinematic call for responsibility and change by bringing climate cinema into mainstream conversations.

The festival will host live events across India and internationally. It kicks off in Mumbai with a screening of 'Turtle Watchers', followed by a panel discussion featuring its creators Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Taira Malaney. From there, the celebration of environmental cinema travels to multiple cities, including Udaipur and Panaji, bringing with it conversations, screenings, and community gatherings.

For those unable to attend in person, ALT EFF offers a global participation option — allowing you to host watch parties from anywhere in the world. The lineup features eight curated bundles, each centred on a distinct theme such as 'Affirm What’s Native' and 'Parallel Realities', promising an experience that is as thought-provoking as it is inspiring.

Must Watch Movies At ALT EFF 2025

Exploring the deeply intertwined lives of fungi and the Khasi and Garo tribes of Meghalaya, this film delves into the importance of research and education in indigenous ecosystems.

Watch the trailer here.

An 8-minute short, the film reflects on the vanishing shepherding tradition and the cultural significance of Deccani wool through a colourful re-imagination of cinema — where characters and their world are made entirely of wool.

You can watch the trailer here.

A Handmaid’s Tale-esque story set in a dystopian Mumbai where mothers stop lactating, and those who still can are forcefully taken by the state to extract their milk for profit. A sharp commentary on class and resource inequality, Genesis presents a jarring image of what our future could look like.

You can watch the trailer here.

Where does our sh*t really go? Down the Drain explores just that — when a woman accidentally flushes her Rolex down the toilet, she unravels the maze and mystery of Bangalore’s sewage system.

Watch the trailer here.

Shot across Malaysia and the United Kingdom, this film follows a young couple in a long-distance relationship. What begins as a viral meme — “Would you still love me if I was a frog?” — transforms into a tender reflection on natural history and the importance of conservation.

Watch the trailer here.

You can learn more about the festival here.

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