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New Delhi : As part of IISF – India International Science Festival, the International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) seeks to promote science popularisation among citizens and aims at attracting talented young science filmmakers and science enthusiasts.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as per Govt of India guidelines, this year the ISFFI 2020 is to be organised in a virtual environment from December 22 to 25, 2020.
This year a record 632 science documentaries, short films, animation videos have been received from 60 countries. Internationally acclaimed and awards winning foreign and Indian films on science, health and environment, were screened via online platform. A competition for Indian and International professional and student film- makers has been organised.
Competitive categories’ themes & awards
The entries were mainly divided in the following themes and sub themes:
(i) Awards for the International category
- Best of Festival Award on the theme “Science for self-reliant India and/or Science for global welfare” – Trophy and Certificate.
- Best of Festival Award on the theme “Science and awareness on COVID-19 and other health emergencies” – Trophy and Certificate.
- Jury Awards (2 nos.) – Trophy and Certificate.
(ii) Awards for Indian nationals’ categories
A. Independent filmmakers (Indian nationals)
- Best of Festival Award on the theme “Science for self-reliant India and/or Science for global welfare” – Rs 1,00,000 Cash, Trophy and Certificate.
- Best of Festival Award on the theme “Science and awareness on COVID-19 and other health emergencies” – Rs 1,00,000 Cash, Trophy and Certificate.
- Jury Awards (2 nos.) – Rs.50,000 Cash, Trophy and Certificate (each).
B. College/school students (Indian nationals)
- Best of Festival Award on the theme “Science for self-reliant India and/or Science for global welfare” – Rs 75,000 Cash, Trophy and Certificate.
- Best of Festival Award on the theme Science and awareness on COVID-19 and other health emergencies – Rs 75,000 Cash, Trophy and Certificate.
- Jury Awards (2 nos.) – Rs 35,000 Cash, Trophy and Certificate (each).
Non-Competitive Category
a. Films (only for screening) – there is no duration limit for the non-competitive section.
b. The theme for non-competitive categories: Science, Technology, Environment & Health.
The submission process ended on December 10, 2020.
Science film is an effective tool for science communication to foster and create an excitement for science among people at large.It also helps inculcate a scientific temper among the audience thereby shaping the analytical thinking, a prerequisite for the inclusive development of the nation, according to a PIB release.
The ISFFI offers an opportunity to students and other participants to get involved with the process of science film-making and improve their understanding of various feats in science and technology.