Science Film Review Contest
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 event has grown considerably since its first edition in 2005, becoming the largest event of its kind worldwide.
In Vietnam, Science Film Festival has been implemented since 2010. In 2022, it emphasizes the theme “Equal Opportunities in Science”. It is committed to promoting inclusion and diversity in STEM education and ensuring equal opportunities of learning and working in the related fields are open to all and for the benefits of everyone in the society.
In 2022, the Goethe-Institut in collaboration with the 2030 Youth Force Vietnam (2030YFV) has launched the Science Journal Writing Ambassador Contest is launched for the first time.
Science Journal Writing Ambassador is an online writing contest on Facebook for individuals aged from 17. Participants will write a scientific journal to share their views on the topic of any of their favorite science film(s) in the list of the Science Film Festival 2022. The entries will then be posted on the fanpage of 2030 Youth Force Vietnam and the event page to attract a great deal of public interest in the film and the scientific knowledge conveyed through the film(s).
The contest is a great opportunity for young people as well as interested public to: Discover good international documentaries on environmental topics under three themes: Biodiversity, Green Energy and Waste Management; Freely apply knowledge and creativity to prepare science journals on the topic of the film(s) as well as related issues in society; Contribute to spreading knowledge, passion and opportunities to access science knowledge to everyone. Within the framework of the contest, a series of training courses on Science Film Review Writing Skills with experienced writers will also be organized to help participants learn and best prepare for their writing.
- Content requirements: Entries should express an author’s thoughts on the topic of the film(s), at the same time relate it to the context of Vietnam and communicate a clear message to the public.
- Format requirements: A Vietnamese journal with 500 to 1000 words length and an English summary with max. 100 words.
- The contest guidance is made available as a downloadable file
- You can submit your entry here: bit.ly/3fUmvqO
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