Films for the Forest is an annual international short film contest created by Austin-based non-profit Rainforest Partnership. Films for the Forest is committed to raising awareness of the global value of rainforests, building relationships with other organizations and businesses, and providing opportunities for festival attendees to learn more about forests, sustainability and climate protection. In previous years, Films for the Forest has received film submissions spanning the globe, been judged by an impressive list of award-winning filmmakers and environmentalists, and raised funds for Rainforest Partnership’s projects with forest communities in Ecuador and Peru.