A powerful celebration of environmental filmmakers on the shores of the Great Lakes.
A powerful celebration of environmental filmmakers on the shores of the Great Lakes.
“Little Fort,” is the historical name for an important location on the shores of Lake Michigan. Once a protector of the water, land and people, today, it’s home to a vibrant community of artists, innovators and leaders with a new environmental challenge.
The June 20-21, 2026 festival will be at three venues in the City of Waukegan, promoted in both English and Spanish and is an inclusive event for all. If you are interested in climate change, environmental protection, plastic pollution, invasive species, drinking water, access to health, environmental justice or agricultural pollution, submit your film to Little Fort Film Festival.
Este festival se realizará en tres sedes en la ciudad de Waukegan, se promocionará tanto en inglés como en español y es un evento inclusivo para todos. Si está interesado en el cambio climático, la protección ambiental, la contaminación plástica, las especies invasoras, el agua potable, el acceso a la salud, la justicia ambiental o la contaminación agrícola, envíe su película al Little Fort Film & Music Festival.
Filmmakers inspiring community environmentalism
Cineastas que inspiran el ambientalismo comunitario
We want to activate family dinner conversations about films and our environment.
Queremos activar conversaciones en las cenas familiares sobre el cine y nuestro entorno.
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Little Fort | An Environmental Film Festival