Film Festival
Science Film Festival - Equal Opportunities in Science
in cooperation with Environmentalist Foundation of India • Greater Chennai Corporation • Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan • MS Swaminathan Research Foundation • PASCH - Schools: Partners for the Future • Ramakrishna Mission • Rotary Club of Madras (East)
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Chennai, in cooperation with local Partners:
Environmentalist Foundation of India
Greater Chennai Corporation
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
PASCH - Schools: Partners for the Future
Ramakrishna Mission
Rotary Club of Madras East
present the Science Film Festival 2022, with the aim of demonstrating that science can be fun and appealing when taught through multimedia.
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. The Science Film Festival presents scientific issues accessibly and entertainingly to a broad audience and demonstrates that science can be fun. The event has grown considerably since its first edition in 2005, becoming the largest event of its kind worldwide.
In 2022, the Science Film Festival takes place in Chennai from 14th October to 20th December 2022. And internationally from October 01 to December 20 and invites viewers to enjoy the best in international science communication. The Science Film Festival 2022 is committed to increasing awareness on the issue of diversity and inclusiveness in the STEM fields from underrepresented groups, in which studying and working in science offers equal opportunities for the benefit of all sections of society.
The Science Film Festival 2022 present 24 Films in India that make up the official selection in 2022. A selection of the films can be accessed securely online with required registration. Also see country details to register and receive the link to the films available in your participating country and the password that enables you to stream these films free of charge for the duration of the Science Film Festival.
Theme of the Year 2022: EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE
Equal opportunity is a state of fairness in which individuals are treated similarly, unhampered by artificial barriers or prejudices or preferences. Innovations resulting from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields have positively touched nearly every aspect of human life. Yet, even today, science can exacerbate the equality divide in subtle and more pervasive ways and the continued underrepresentation of minorities and women in the scientific enterprise represents a challenge to cultivate an adequate international scientific workforce.
Diversity in science refers to cultivating talent and promoting the full inclusion of excellence across the social spectrum. Diversity is essential to delivering excellence in STEM. A diverse and inclusive scientific workforce draws from the widest range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences thereby maximizing innovation and creativity in science.
The Science Film Festival 2022 is committed to increasing awareness on the issue of diversity and inclusiveness in STEM from underrepresented groups, in which studying and working in science is open to all and for the benefit of all sections of society.
HOW TO AVAIL SFF 2022 DIGITAL FILM KIT?
To avail your SFF 2022 DIGITAL FILM KIT, register. Once you have registered, you will shortly receive more information and a link to the films on Vimeo Showcase with the password that will enable you to stream the films free of charge. In the meantime, the film trailers may be viewed here:
In addition educational activities are linked to each film so that educators can work with their students to make this programme interactive and practical.
FILM SELECTION 2022
The 24 shortlisted films from India can be found here.