Vietnam

The Science Film Festival in Vietnam achieved outstanding results, engaging 72,301 participants through 914 screenings and 509 ambassadors (teachers and library officers). To ensure accessibility, the films were dubbed in both Northern and Southern accents and supported by ready-to-use lesson plans and simple, environmentally friendly experiments.

Library networks played a pivotal role, accounting for nearly 40% of the audience, reflecting the festival’s growing reach beyond individual efforts. Teachers highlighted the program’s educational impact, praising its ability to inspire students with practical, scientific solutions to pressing issues. Films such as “Dreams of the Ravaged” and “Curious Tobi: The Cancer Check” were particularly impactful, leaving strong impressions on students and educators alike.

The organizing team provided extensive support, ensuring seamless implementation through curated resources, detailed lesson plans, and responsive guidance via platforms like Zalo. This bottom-up approach fostered greater institutional engagement, with schools and libraries implementing the program at a larger scale. The 2024 festival reinforced its reputation as a valuable educational initiative in Vietnam, successfully combining science education, environmental awareness, and hands-on engagement to inspire young minds across the country.