The Science Film Festival 2024 in Pakistan was launched on November 7 at The Dawood Foundation’s MagnifiScience Centre (MSC) in Karachi, with over 250 students in attendance, including many from underprivileged backgrounds.
The event featured a screening of "Plastic Pollution", a local film highlighting the issue of plastic waste, particularly in coastal regions. Students from six schools also showcased science projects aligned with the festival theme Net Zero and the Circular Economy and explored the interactive exhibits at the Science Centre. The event received media coverage from multiple news outlets.
Following the opening, MSC hosted screenings for over 60 educational institutions from November 7 to December 20, reaching 6,592 students. The festival successfully provided an engaging platform for students to explore sustainability and environmental issues through film and interactive learning.
