The Science Film Festival 2024 in South Africa was hosted by the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg, in partnership with Play Africa, the Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN), Sustainable Together, and the British Council. The festival focused on the theme Net Zero and the Circular Economy, engaging audiences in discussions and activities around sustainability.
The Science Film Festival Family Day, held at the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg, welcomed over 180 attendees, including parents and children from diverse backgrounds. The event featured film screenings and interactive workshops led by small businesses contributing to the circular economy. Activities ranged from urban food gardening with waste materials, upcycling workshops, and culinary sessions on sustainable food practices, to robotics demonstrations and Lego programming challenges. The day also included panel discussions in collaboration with the Sustainable Together Talk Series and the British Council, focusing on climate action for both adults and children.
Beyond Johannesburg, Play Africa arranged film screenings with partner schools, reaching 603 students, while the Centre for Creative Arts at UKZN hosted 735 attendees across eight locations through film screenings and discussions at colleges and universities. The festival successfully spread its message of sustainability and environmental awareness across different regions of South Africa.
