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Science Film Festival

In 2026, Bangladesh is celebrating the 8th year of the Science Film Festival. The Goethe-Institut Bangladesh in collaboration with its respective partner schools and institutions, will be hosting the festival from 1 October to 20 December. The focus of the festival this year is ‘Artificial Intelligence’.

Science Film Festival

Registrations

The films from Science Film Festival 2026 are available online as video-on-demand service from 1 October to 20 December.

Please register to receive the link to the films and password that enables you to stream the films free of charge during the festival period. 

Registration

Film Selection 2026

The 30 shortlisted films from Bangladesh can be found here.

 

Science Film Festival 2026 Debate Competition

Do you have a strong opinion on Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

As part of the Science Film Festival (SFF) 2026, the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh is launching a debate competition on this year's theme, Artificial Intelligence (AI). We invite school students from across the country to step up, challenge ideas, and make their voices heard on one of the most important topics shaping our future. 

This is an opportunity for young minds to showcase their critical thinking and public speaking skills while engaging in meaningful discussions on AI — its promise, its risks, and its role in our everyday lives.

SFF 2026 Debate Competition © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Theme 2026: Artificial Intelligence

The Science Film Festival 2026 explores Artificial Intelligence – a rapidly advancing technology transforming how we live, work, and understand the world. AI is increasingly being used to address environmental and sustainability challenges, from monitoring biodiversity to optimizing renewable energy and modeling climate change. Yet its rise also brings complex questions about ethics, transparency, and environmental impact. The festival invites audiences to reflect on how AI can be developed and applied responsibly – balancing innovation with sustainability and human values.

About the Festival

The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America: In cooperation with local partners, it promotes science literacy and facilitates awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through international films with accompanying educational activities.