2024 World Water Film Festival Event Schedule

 Moving Stories

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

 Narrative dramas and experimental films connect us with the importance of water. Followed by a documentary about women who are redefining the balance of women in advocacy, society and conservation. 

Surf & Turf: Plastics, PFAS & Pesticides

1:00 PM - 3:15 PM 

This documentary block explores the beauty and importance of water and that which is impacting sea and groundwater food sources. 

With a special appearance by actor, environmental advocate and Executive Producer of ‘Ripple Effect’ and ‘Sludge’ Matthew Modine; and an experts panel featuring Columbia Climate School’s Dr. Beizhan Yan, Garver’s Dr. Ashley Pifer, and Mount Sinai’s Dr. Dania Valvi, MD, PhD, MPH.

 Latin America Competition

Showcase

12 PM - 1 PM

 Presented by ‘Mayors Make Movies’, in partnership with UNESCO, a showcase of the winners of the recent Latin American Water Film Competition 

 FREE WATER EXPO

Open to all - No ticket necessary

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

All-day

 Continuous screening of a selection of family-friendly films including experimental, animation, narrative and documentary formats. Short films and short features.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

“Merpeople” Meet & Greet, courtesy of Aquamermaid 

Throughout the day

Water tastings with Water Sommelier Milin Patel

Display tables:

• Pratt Center for Climate Adaptation Display
• Youth for Global Health & Social Justice 
• Hydraloop: Grey Water Recycling display 
• Careers in Water Posters
• Products of Change – all about sustainability in our consumer products