Science Film Festival
Artifical Intelligence

The 16th edition of the Science Film Festival runs from 01 October to 20 December as a hybrid film festival nationwide. A total of 47 films has been selected by Malaysian pre-juries, all free to watch online.

This year’s festival explores the theme of Artificial Intelligence – its possibilities, its impact on our lives and societies, and the questions it raises for our future. The Malaysian Nature Society will further expand the festival's outreach through its network of 417 School Nature Clubs, reaching more than 16,000 students. The long-standing partnership with the Association of Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI) will continue through online engagement activities targeting students, educators, and local communities.

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About the festival

Science Film Festival is an international film festival which promotes scientific literacy and facilitates awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through international films with accompanying education activities.

This annual event is organized by the Goethe-Institut with support from various partners, including government agencies, state education departments, universities, NGOs, and film communities.

During the festival period, the films selected by the Malaysian juries are made available on VIMEO for free and are accessible by schools and the public, along with a range of online and physical activities organized by the local partners.

The project partners this year are Association of Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI), University Malaya, Kementerian Pendidikan Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia, Malaysian Nature Society and PASCH Initiative “Schools: Partners for the Future)".

Science Film Festival 2026 Juries

  • Dr. Yap Leng Lee

    Dr. Yap Leng Lee is a Senior Lecturer in German Language at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, with more than 20 years of experience in language education. Her work explores the intersection of language, culture, education, and technology, with a particular interest in how communication fosters cross-cultural understanding and international collaboration.

    Dr. Yap Leng Lee © Dr. Yap Leng Lee © Dr. Yap Leng Lee

  • Michelle Woo

    Michelle Woo is a retired educator with 36 years of experience, including five years as the Head of the Language Department, she is now dedicated to environmental causes. She also actively serves as an environmental activist and volunteer with the Malaysian Nature Society.

    Michelle Woo © Michelle Woo © Michelle Woo

  • Dr. Nor’ Ain binti Sulaiman

    Dr. Nor’ Ain holds a PhD in Programme Evaluation and specialize in teacher education, Programme evaluation, quality assurance, and strategic relations. She currently serves as Principal Assistant Director at the Centre for Policy and Quality, Strategic Relations and International Department, Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia. 

    Dr. Nor’ Ain binti Sulaiman © Dr. Nor’ Ain binti Sulaiman © Dr. Nor’ Ain binti Sulaiman

  • Rohaida Abdul Manap

    Rohaida Abdul Manap is an education and digital transformation professional at the Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM), specialising in digital education, AI and teacher development. She is passionate about the intersection of education, technology and innovation, particularly in empowering educators and shaping future-ready learners.
     

    Rohaida Abdul Manap © Rohaida Abdul Manap © Rohaida Abdul Manap

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