Brazil

The Science Film Festival Brazil 2025 marked its 7th edition and took place from 1 October to 20 December, presenting 53 films from 22 countries. Over nearly three months, the festival reached more than 15,000 participants through a diverse program of film screenings, online panel discussions, children’s workshops, and teacher training activities. Implemented in 68 cities across 10 Brazilian states, the festival was supported by 38 local partners, including cultural centres, public schools, universities, film clubs, municipal education departments, museums, and research institutions.

The festival continued to strengthen its position as a key platform for science and environmental education in Brazil. More than 400 children from public schools took part in hands-on science workshops, while online debates addressed topics such as the role of activism in film and age-appropriate approaches to environmental issues. A special highlight was the participation of the SFF Brazil educational team in COP30-related activities in Belém, Pará, where the festival contributed screenings and workshops for children and educators. The festival was produced by the NGO Midiativa and implemented with the support of the Cultural Action Program (ProAC) of the Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries of the Government of the State of São Paulo, with sponsorship from SKY Brasil, Escola Plus, and Fundação Norma y Leo Werthein, and additional support from Spcine.