The Science Film Festival celebrated its 21st edition in Thailand in 2025. Organized by the Goethe-Institut Thailand in collaboration with the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) and the National Science Museum Thailand (NSM), with Rolls-Royce as a key partner in Southeast Asia, the festival in Thailand showcased 28 films from 14 countries.
Screenings took place from 1 November to 20 December at various venues, including the National Science Museum Thailand, the Thai Film Archive, Thailand Knowledge Park (TK Park), City Learning Park Nakhon Si Thammarat (CLP), the Center for Science Learning Promotion and Development (Bangkok Planetarium), and 18 Science Centers for Education across the country: Kanchanaburi, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Pattani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Roi Et, Sa Kaeo, Samut Sakhon, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, and Yala.
All films were either dubbed or subtitled in Thai, ensuring accessibility for young viewers. The festival reached a total of 601,542 viewers nationwide. The 2025 edition highlighted the theme of Green Jobs, exploring sustainable careers and the skills young people need to shape a liveable future, while continuing its mission to inspire audiences across Thailand through science, education, and film.
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Over 30 pre-jury members with expertise in science education and science communication in the participating countries and in-depth knowledge of the local target audience are closely involved in the selection process. All films are translated and synchronized or subtitled into local languages where necessary to offer access without language barriers.