The Science Film Festival South Africa 2025 was hosted once again by the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg, alongside the Science Film Festival Family Day, implemented in collaboration with partners including the Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) and Play Africa. Under the theme “Green Jobs”, the program highlighted how sustainable professions and eco-friendly innovation contribute to solutions for a more resilient future, with a particular focus on environmental responsibility and the agricultural sector. The Family Day welcomed more than 150 participants, bringing together parents and children through film screenings, discussions, and hands-on educational workshops designed for different age groups.
Interactive formats played a central role in deepening engagement with the festival theme, including upcycling activities, clothing mending and thrifting workshops, and STEM-based free play. Contributions from partners and small businesses helped translate sustainability into practical learning experiences, such as solar technology demonstrations and creative reuse of materials. In addition to Johannesburg, the Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) hosted a satellite edition in Durban over several days, engaging university audiences, creative practitioners, professionals, and high school learners. Across both locations, the festival was well received and demonstrated strong demand for science education formats that combine learning with creativity, play, and community participation.
