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Science Film Festival 2026

In 2026, India will celebrate the 10th edition of the Science Film Festival. The Goethe-Institut in New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, and Bangalore, in collaboration with their respective partner schools and institutions, will host the festival from October to December. This year, the festival focuses on “Artificial Intelligence”.

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Registrations

The films of the Science Film Festival 2026 are available online as a video-on-demand service. Please register to receive the link to the films and the password that allows you to stream them free of charge during the festival period.

By receiving the password, you agree that the link and password may not be published online or shared with third parties. Commercial use, screen recording, and downloading of the films are also strictly prohibited.

The data you provide will be processed exclusively as part of the Science Film Festival project and will be deleted once the project has ended.

Film Selection 2026

The 30 shortlisted films from India can be found here.

Theme 2026: Artificial Intelligence

The Science Film Festival 2026 explores Artificial Intelligence – a rapidly advancing technology that is transforming how we live, work, and understand the world. AI is increasingly being used to address environmental and sustainability challenges, from monitoring biodiversity and optimizing renewable energy to modeling climate change. Yet its rise also raises 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.