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 2024, the Science Film Festival takes place internationally from October 01 to December 20 and invites viewers to enjoy the best in international science communication. This year, the festival endeavors to spotlight films from around the world highlighting the crucial role played by net zero concepts and the circular economy in combatting the challenges posed by the climate crises.
The call for submissions to the Science Film Festival 2024 is now closed. The festival received 1,400 films from 99 countries this year. The official selection for 2024 will be announced on our website in Sepetmber.
A summary of local activities from the Science Film Festival 2023 can be found on each respective country page on the website, as well as an international festival report in our archive section.
