Science Film Festival

The Goethe-Institut's international Science Film Festival 2017 takes place in 23 countries from October 6 to December 18. In Asia, programmes can be seen in Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, Viet Nam, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Myanmar, India and Malaysia. The timings for the festival period vary from country to country. This year's open call for the Science Film Festival received 200 films from 35 countries. Over 40 international science educators and science communicators selected the films to be screened at the event. In total, 67 films were chosen as finalists in the festival program. The international official selection of the Science Film Festival 2017 can be found in our FILMS section. The festival is a celebration of science communication and enjoys a unique position in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Middle East: In cooperation with local partners it promotes science literacy and awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through international film and television content with accompanying educational activities. The event has grown steadily since its first edition in 2005, becoming the largest event of its kind worldwide with nearly one million visitors. The Science Film Festival 2017 takes place in 23 countries from October 6 to December 18. Please note that the festival period and film selection differs from country to country so please click on the country of interest on the website map for more detailed local information.