FILM FESTIVAL Science Film Festival 2021

Better Health Through Better Understanding

Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai in cooperation with local Partners

— Rotary Club of Madras East
— Ramakrishna Mission
— PASCH - Schools: Partners for the Future 
— Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan 
— Environmentalist Foundation of India

present the Science Film Festival 2021, 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 2021, the Science Film Festival takes place internationally from October 01 to December 20 and invites viewers to enjoy the best in international science communication. In the context and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, health and mental well-being are more important than ever. That is why bringing these issues out into the open especially at this time is so important and why the Science Film Festival turns its focus on health and mental health in 2021. 

The Science Film Festival presents 122 films from 22 countries as the international official selection in 2021.  

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 2021.
 
The award winners will be announced online in January 2022. The festival bestows awards in six categories. More information can be found in the awards section of the website.

Theme of the Year 2021
BETTER HEALTH THROUGH BETTER UNDERSTANDING

2020 was looking to be a milestone for international cooperation, with major global conferences on biodiversity, climate change, gender equality and more. A year of inspiring ambition and action took a sharp detour with the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding the path forward from here may be even more challenging than before. The vision, outlined in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is our shared blueprint for a better, sustainable future. To achieve that future, we must look at the world today, understand the possibilities for change and take action to make that change happen. Inevitably, the pandemic severely affects in particular SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing. Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is essential to sustainable development.

The world is facing a global health crisis unlike any other - COVID-19 has destabilized the global economy and upended the lives of billions of people around the globe. In the context and aftermath of the pandemic, health and mental well-being are more important than ever. Many children and youths in particular may be struggling, they may be worried about maintaining their own wellbeing or want to better equip themselves to help loved ones. That is why bringing these issues out into the open especially at this time is so important and why the Science Film Festival turns its focus on the science of health and wellbeing in 2021 with a selection of international films on these topics.

The Science Film Festival presents a wide assortment of films in the following five categories to serve all age groups, but with a focus on content for young audiences:
 
  • Family Edutainment
  • Ecology & Environment
  • Natural Science, Life Science & Technology
  • Non-Verbal & Science Shorts
  • Culture & History
  • 2 Films for Early Learners (5-8 yrs)
  • 7 Films for Primary Section (9-11 yrs)
  • 7 Films for Secondary Section (12-16 yrs)
  • 16 Films for University and General Public (17+ yrs) 

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL 2021 presents:

SFF 2021 Inauguration: 
7.10.2021 , 4.30 - 6.00 PM VIA ZOOM 
 

To participate in the Inauguration, REGISTER HERE.(Only for School Principals, Teachers & Educators). We look forward to your participation. For any queries write to goethesciencefilmfestival@gmail.com. We at Goethe-Institut encourage you to take this opportunity to have a wonderful and enjoyable learning experience through Science Film Festival 2021.

AK © Goethe-Institut Chennai Chief Guest: Dr. Ambika Kameshwar

Founder-Director RASA - Ramana Sunritya Aalaya was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in the year 2004.
She recently awarded the ‘Sirappu’ Kalaimamani Award - which is highest award for Arts - by the Tamil Nadu State Government......
Dr.Ambika Kameshwar is a noted danseuse, vocalist, scholar and teacher of international acclaim who has travelled the world sharing her art with all. She is a loved and respected teacher of classical dance and music. She served as a Member of the Advisory Board of PRASAR BHARTI & of SOUTH ZONE CULTURAL CENTRE until 2010, and as a Board Member of The KALAKSHETRA Foundation until December 2013. She has been honored with several Awards, including the highest award of the Rotary – namely the ‘For The Sake Of Honour ‘Award, the Bharata Kala Ratna, Stree Ratna, Acharya Choodamani  and the prestigious Kalaimamani Award for the year 2004 by the Tamil Nadu State Government., to mention a few.

 

SFF 2021 FILM KIT: 
(7.10.2021 - 20.12.2021)

In light of ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the Science Film Festival 2021 is fully online. REGISTER HERE TO AVAIL SFF 2021 FILM KIT. 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.

SFF 2021 EDUCATORS WORKSHOP:
8.10.2021, 4.30 pm VIA ZOOM

Goethe-Institut Chennai is conducting a ‘Science Film Festival Educator’s Workshop’ where Ms. Yoshida Menon and Ms. Preveena Nandakumar, Science Educators, who represented India at the International workshop, will share the knowledge acquired during the Activity Development Workshop with fellow educators in India. The sessions will have interesting teaching strategies and demonstrations on how to communicate the message of health and well-being through effective activities that can engage students in a virtual format. The activities will focus on multiple aspects of health that includes physical, emotional and intellectual well-being.We invite Science Teachers & Educators to enthusiastically participate in this workshop and benefit from this wonderful learning experience. FOR PARTICIPATION, REGISTER HERE. 
 

SFF2021 CALL FOR EDUTAINERS:

We are looking for passionate edutainers who want to work with school children and mentors to extend their support in executing the workshops of the Science Film Festival 2021 (SFF 2021) in Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh & to fulfill the requirements based on their interest & convenience. Register Here.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE FULFILLED BY EDUTAINERS:

– To be able to equip themselves to conduct SFF workshops for school students.   
– To be creative and passionate in communicating the science ideas to students of different age-groups.
– Help with Registration  (Google Form)
– Contact Schools and get as many students registered to attend the Science Film Festival Online
– Follow up with School Teachers to get Workshop testimonials from the Students
– Monitoring break-out rooms during online workshops via Zoom
– Coordinate with SFF 2021 Mentors to execute the 20 sessions of online Workshop
– Extend support for Online Creative Narrative Workshops & Educators Workshops.
–This will not only require presence during the workshops, but an involvement that demands meticulous preparation, energy and enthusiasm for the entire time period.

PERIOD: 1st October - 20th December, 2021

Edutainers will be acknowledged with a Certificate of Appreciation. REGISTER HERE TO ENROLL
 

SFF 2021 HEATLH & WELL BEING - A DIGITAL WORKSHOP:
ENROL STUDENTS FOR the WORKSHOP
18.10. - 20.12.2021 | 4.30 - 6.00 pm 

We cordially invite your students to register for HEALTH AND WELL BEING - A DIGITAL WORKSHOP  conducted by Yoshida Menon and Preveena Nandakumar, officially trained mentors by the leading Science Educator - Dr. Stuart Kohlhagen at the International Workshop conducted by Science Film Festival 2021.

The workshop aims to kindle curiosity in children &  give them insight into the importance of mental and emotional health. It will give them an understanding about the role of fitness, nutrition, hobbies and activities in maintaining good health. The students will also learn some tools and techniques to enhance their physical and emotional well-being.  And of course, all this learning will happen in a fun and engaging manner, as appropriate for the different age groups. 

REGISTER HERE for the Health and Wellbeing - A Digital Workshop scheduled for students from
4.30 to 6.00 pm for Elementary, Primary and Secondary Level. For workshop schedule- see here.  
 

sff 2021 CREATIVE NARRATIVE WORKSHop
(October - December 2021)

We have scheduled Creative Narrative Workshop sessions to be conducted between October to December every month one session with 15 students per session for all the three age groups. 
(Elementary, Primary, Secondary)

Expressions are the windows to our feelings and emotions. Our body is the instrument that helps in displaying these expressions. It is a whole new world to experience and explore how your body and creative instincts narrate your feelings and imaginations. Join these workshops and surprise yourselves with your own creative expressions.

Elementary Level: 5-8 years - Story Telling Workshop by Mr. V. Balakrishnan, Theatre Nisha
Schedue: 20 October, 16 November, 4 December, 2021.  4.30 - 6.00 pm  

Primary Level: 9-11 years - Theatre Workshop by Mr. Krishnakumar Balasubramanian, Little Theatre
Schedule: 30 October, 27 November, 11 December, 2021.  10.00 - 11.30 am 

Secondary Level: 12-16 years - Art Workshop by Saira Biju and Parvathi Nayar from The Hashtag#Collective  
Schedule: 23 October, 20 November, 4 December, 2021. - 10.00 - 12.00 noon  


For Participation-  REGISTER  
 

SFF 2021 QUIZ
For students in grades 9 to 12

The Science Film Festival Quiz 2021 or SFFQ2021 is an international knowledge event for students in Grades 9 to 12 from five countries: Bangladesh, India, Iran, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It will run parallel to Goethe-Institut’s Science Film Festival, which focuses on the theme of ‘Better Health through Better Understanding’. The Science Film Festival will be open from 1 October to 20 December 2021. Quiz participants are encouraged to watch the films before attempting the quiz.

The SFFQ2021 aims to focus on the broad themes of health and wellbeing in the larger context of sustainable development. This quiz will be an excellent tool for your students to engage with these relevant themes and their significance in the overall context of sustainable development. It will help expand and enrich the students’ awareness of global, regional, and local health.

The questions will focus on an array of subthemes including the following:
  • Good & bad nutrition
  • Childhood illnesses (malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia)
  • Other illnesses (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis)
  • Mental health & sexual health
  • Substance addiction
  • Healthcare innovations
  • Covid19
  • Vaccines
  • Doha Declaration
  • Sustainability: concept, evolution, accords & agencies
  • United Nations SDGs, especially SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing)
For further information on the procedure of the quiz and more reference material please click here!

TO PARTICIPATE REGISTER HERE. 


For details: 

Mrudula Akhandam
Coordinator - Science Film Festival  
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Chennai
Mobile:0091 99400 67838
Email: goethesciencefilmfestival@gmail.com 

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