Nature Connection Pitch
Stories Weave a More Nature-Connected World
Nature heals us: physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially. We believe storytellers can reconnect us to that truth. Through our Nature Connection Pitch program, we support filmmakers uplifting the voices and communities whose deep relationships with the natural world are essential to leading this movement forward.
Here’s how the program works: In partnership with film industry collaborators, we issue an open call seeking original short documentaries (10–30 minutes) that spotlight the leaders, activists, and communities trailblazing the way for a more nature-connected world.
Five finalists are chosen from the open call. In addition to in-person training and workshops, travel, accommodations, and festival passes, and the opportunity to present to a panel of industry leaders, four of them receive a $10,000 grant and the winning project receives $50,000.
This year, we’re teaming up with DC/DOX on the Open Call and the pitch process, which happens on June 13, 2026 in Washington DC.
Meet the 2026 Nature Connection Pitch finalists below.