INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA (ISFFI) 2022
The International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) seeks to promote science popularisation among citizens and aims to attract talented young science filmmakers and science enthusiasts. Science and technology have been always an integral part of Indian culture and tradition. ISFFI offers an opportunity for students and other filmmakers to get involved with science through a visual medium. This would help inculcate scientific temper among the people, thereby shaping analytical thinking, a prerequisite for the inclusive development of any nation. The initiative recognises the effort and contribution of film producers in the specialised areas of science and technology and motivates them to develop this unique profession of science filmmaking with innovative quality content for the public interest.
The festival offers an opportunity for filmmakers from across the world to communicate science using the medium of films and to learn the art of science filmmaking through several Master Classes, Webinars, and Panel Discussions. The 3-day science film festival in its hybrid platform (offline and online) will showcase internationally acclaimed and award-winning foreign and Indian films and also invite short films/documentaries/animated films from international and Indian filmmakers.
COMPETITIVE SECTION
Short films are invited on the following themes:
A. Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development
Duration of Films: Film submitted cannot exceed 35 minutes in length
B. Science, Technology and Innovation to Address Climate Change
Duration of Films: Film submitted cannot exceed 35 minutes in length
C. Science, Technology and Innovation for Better Life
Duration of Films: Film submitted cannot exceed 35 minutes in length
NON-COMPETITIVE SECTION (only for screening)
Films are also invited for non-competitive section which will be only for screening.
Duration of Films: There is no duration limit for the non-competitive section.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
The following can participate in both the categories (competitive/non-competitive)
• Any national/international professional/individual filmmaker
• Any national/international organization/institute
• Any national/international student/research scholar
It is mandatory to register yourself on the official website of India International Science Festival (IISF). The link for registration is as follows:-
https://www.scienceindiafest.org/
IMPORTANT DATES
• Last date of submission of entries: 25th December, 2022
• Festival Dates: 22nd to 24th January, 2023
• Prize Distribution Ceremony: 24th January, 2023
• For the Competitive Section, the films must have been completed on or after 10th December 2021 and/or must carry a release date, copyright date or air date during the calendar year 2021 or 2022.
• For the Non-Competitive Section, the films must have been completed on or after 10th December 2019 (In the last 3 years)
PRIZE FOR COMPETITIVE SECTION
• First prize
Trophy and certificate - (In each section A, B &C)
• Second Prize
Trophy and certificate - (In each section A, B & C)
• Third Prize
Trophy and certificate - (In each section A, B & C)
• Special Jury Award (2 nos.)
Trophy and certificate