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.
The Science Film Festival 2026 takes place in multiple countries, celebrating the best in international science communication. This year, the festival explores how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world while raising critical questions about its ethical, social, and environmental impact.
The Science Film Festival 2025 reached 953,828 viewers in 20 countries. The call for submissions to the Science Film Festival 2026 is now closed. This year, the festival received 1,517 films from 101 countries.
The official selection for 2026 will be announced in September
