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Today is the day, Chicago! ๐Ÿ’ง๐‘ญ๐’๐’๐’˜ ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“๐’“๐’–๐’‘๐’•๐’†๐’…: ๐‘จ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’๐’†๐’๐’”, ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’Ž & ๐‘จ๐’„๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐Ÿ—“ Today, May 4, 2026โฐ 10 AM โ€“ 4 PM๐Ÿ“ Civic Ar...
05/04/2026

Today is the day, Chicago! ๐Ÿ’ง
๐‘ญ๐’๐’๐’˜ ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“๐’“๐’–๐’‘๐’•๐’†๐’…: ๐‘จ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’๐’†๐’๐’”, ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’Ž & ๐‘จ๐’„๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’
๐Ÿ—“ Today, May 4, 2026
โฐ 10 AM โ€“ 4 PM
๐Ÿ“ Civic Arts Church, Chicago - Sweet Water Foundation
(5810 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL)

Across todayโ€™s program, filmmakers, advocates, and community leaders are sharing what it really looks like to protect water, on the ground, in policy, and through storytelling.

Featuring films like:
๐ŸŽฌ "๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜—๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข ๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต"
๐ŸŽฌ "๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ"
๐ŸŽฌ "๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜™๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜’๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ"
๐ŸŽฌ "๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜‰๐˜ญ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ" (๐˜š๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜Œ๐˜น๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต)

๐Ÿ’ฌ Conversations with voices from Chicago and around the world
๐ŸŒฑ A live look at regenerative community work at the Sweet Water Foundation

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe through to meet our host, special panelist guests, and filmmakers featured in todayโ€™s event. This is just a glimpse; the full experience happens in person.

See you soon!

05/01/2026

Watch ๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ, a Cultivate Communications production, at our event ๐‘ญ๐’๐’๐’˜ ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“๐’“๐’–๐’‘๐’•๐’†๐’…: ๐‘จ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’๐’†๐’๐’”, ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’Ž & ๐‘จ๐’„๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ as part of Current's ๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—š๐—ข ๐—ช๐—”๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ช๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž on Monday, May 4th.

๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ follows Sarah, a farmer in rural Kenya who is transforming her livelihood through regenerative agriculture, proving that some of the most powerful water solutions are already happening on the ground. ๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ is a Cultivate Communications production, directed by Samuel Stacey with cinematography by Filip Milovac.

๐‘ญ๐’๐’๐’˜ ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“๐’“๐’–๐’‘๐’•๐’†๐’…: ๐‘จ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’๐’†๐’๐’”, ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’Ž & ๐‘จ๐’„๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’
Hosted by Emmanuel Pratt of Sweet Water Foundation
๐Ÿ“… Monday, May 4, 2026
๐Ÿ• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT
๐Ÿ“5810 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL (Civic Arts Church)

๐ŸŽŸ Free to attend, register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flow-interrupted-a-day-of-panels-film-action-world-water-film-festival-tickets-1987465519871?aff=oddtdtcreator

What if the most powerful water solutions arenโ€™t coming from institutionsโ€ฆ but from communities on the frontlines?Join u...
04/28/2026

What if the most powerful water solutions arenโ€™t coming from institutionsโ€ฆ but from communities on the frontlines?

Join us for ๐‘ญ๐’๐’๐’˜ ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“๐’“๐’–๐’‘๐’•๐’†๐’…, a one-day, immersive experience during Chicago Water Week that flips the script, from problems to people, from awareness to action.

๐Ÿ—“ Monday, May 4th | 10:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Civic Arts Church - Sweet Water Foundation
5810 South Lafayette Avenue, Chicago, IL

๐Ÿ’ง What the day looks like:
โ€ข Curated film screenings, including 'How to Poison a Planet'
โ€ข Conversations with global water advocates and changemakers
โ€ข Community storytelling rooted in real-world solutions
โ€ข Guided walking tour of the Sweet Water Foundationโ€™s Common|Wealth campus

Featuring voices you wonโ€™t hear anywhere else:
โ€ข Mohamed Salem Mohamed Ali, sharing his desert water-recycling innovation from a refugee camp in Algeria
โ€ข Emmanuel Pratt, reimagining community-driven urban development on Chicagoโ€™s South Side
โ€ข The Strande family, leading the fight behind one of the nationโ€™s strongest PFAS bans
โ€ข Nels Lindquist, using storytelling to mobilize environmental action
โ€ข Debra Shore, environmental protection advocate and our panel moderator
โ€ข Robert Strand, sharing how film is driving global water impact toward the 2026 UN Water Conference

This is a rare opportunity to connect with the people actively reshaping our water future through film and community.

๐ŸŽŸ Free event, register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flow-interrupted-a-day-of-panels-film-action-world-water-film-festival-tickets-1987465519871?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

04/27/2026

The countdown is on! In just one week, we will be kicking off our Chicago Water Week event: ๐‘ญ๐’๐’๐’˜ ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“๐’“๐’–๐’‘๐’•๐’†๐’…: ๐‘จ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’๐’†๐’๐’”, ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’Ž & ๐‘จ๐’„๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’

Nels Lindquist, Visual Storytelling Manager with the Wisconsin Conservation Voters, will be screening two films ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜™๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜’๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ and ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ข, ๐˜ž๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฏ. These films tell the stories that hit close to home and donโ€™t shy away from the tough stuff.

If youโ€™ve been meaning to get more informed, more involved, or just more connected to whatโ€™s happening around water, this is a great opportunity!

๐ŸŽฌ Watch Nelsโ€™ message and see why heโ€™s urging people to be in the room. See you soon!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flow-interrupted-a-day-of-panels-film-action-world-water-film-festival-tickets-1987465519871?aff=oddtdtcreator

๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—š๐—ข ๐—ช๐—”๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ช๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž
๐˜๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ: ๐˜ˆ ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ด, ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฎ & ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ

Hosted by Emmanuel Pratt of Sweet Water Foundation
๐Ÿ“… Monday, May 4, 2026
๐Ÿ• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT
๐Ÿ“5810 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL

Free with registration!

Healthy wetlands support healthy water and thriving communities.Wetlands filter water, reduce flooding, store carbon, an...
04/24/2026

Healthy wetlands support healthy water and thriving communities.

Wetlands filter water, reduce flooding, store carbon, and provide habitat for countless species. As these vital ecosystems disappear, the effects reach far beyond their boundaries, shaping water security, climate stability, and livelihoods worldwide.

Films bring these stories into focus, sharing both the challenges and the solutions while inspiring action to protect wetlands and the life they sustain.

Learn more about how we support those working to protect ecosystems around the world.
https://www.worldwaterff.org/

After first connecting at WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago, the PRW&EA Student Chapter at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Ric...
04/23/2026

After first connecting at WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago, the PRW&EA Student Chapter at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico invited us to be part of their Earth Day event, inspired by WaterPalooza and designed to engage the next generation in water and environmental awareness.

And this is no ordinary student group. Recently recognized by the Water Environment Federation as the 2025 Student Chapter of the Year, their leadership and commitment to advancing sustainable water solutions is already making waves.

At the heart of the event, a mini film festival featuring three selections from the World Water Film Festival library invited students to experience water challenges through a human lens, offering a fresh perspective on the role they can play in protecting this vital resource.

From Chicago to San Juan, this is the ripple effect in action.

Hereโ€™s to the next generation of water advocates. ๐ŸŒŠ

๐ŸŒ The health of our planet is written in the health of our water.Rivers, wetlands, lakes, and oceans shape ecosystems, s...
04/22/2026

๐ŸŒ The health of our planet is written in the health of our water.

Rivers, wetlands, lakes, and oceans shape ecosystems, support communities, and sustain life across the globe. When these waters are protected, biodiversity thrives, communities grow stronger, and futures become more secure. When they are at risk, the consequences ripple outward in every direction.

Storytelling brings this connection into focus. Film turns complex environmental challenges into human stories, helping people see what is at stake and what is possible. From ecosystem restoration to community-led solutions, these stories show how action begins with awareness.

๐ŸŽฌ Every story shared is a step toward change.
๐Ÿ’ง Every action helps protect the water that sustains us all.

Happy Earth Day! ๐ŸŒ

https://www.worldwaterff.org/

๐ŸŒ Big news on Earth DayWeโ€™re proud to share that the World Water Film Festival is an institutional partner of the Young ...
04/22/2026

๐ŸŒ Big news on Earth Day

Weโ€™re proud to share that the World Water Film Festival is an institutional partner of the Young Climate Prize Cycle 03, launched by The World Around.

This global open call is all about uplifting the next generation of climate leaders, young innovators who are creating real, community-driven solutions to the climate crisis.

At WWFF, we believe storytelling has the power to move people from awareness to action. Being part of this initiative alongside a global network of creatives and climate leaders reinforces our mission to amplify voices that matter and drive meaningful impact through film.

If youโ€™re a young climate advocate with a story, an idea, or a solution, this is your moment. Applications for Young Climate Prize Cycle 03 close on June 30, 2026, at 11:59pm EDT.

Apply now and be part of a global community shaping what comes next. https://theworldaround.org/young-climate-prize

04/21/2026

At Hunter College, we sparked a conversation on the ethics of water through film, storytelling, and real-world impact. Now, weโ€™re bringing that energy to Chicago for Chicago Water Week on Monday, May 4.

โ€œPlantando Raรญces en Lago Uruuru,โ€ part of Young Climate Stories, follows a young woman in Bolivia using Indigenous knowledge to remove heavy metals and restore her communityโ€™s lake, proving that one idea can create real change.

Join us in Chicago as we continue to share powerful stories, connect communities, and inspire action through film. Because protecting water starts with all of us.

๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—š๐—ข ๐—ช๐—”๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ช๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž
๐˜๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ: ๐˜ˆ ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ด, ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฎ & ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ

Hosted by Emmanuel Pratt of Sweet Water Foundation
๐Ÿ“… Monday, May 4, 2026
๐Ÿ• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT
๐Ÿ“5810 S Lafayette Ave Chicago, IL

Free with registration!

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