International Science Film Festival Of India(ISFFI): Science and technology have always been 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. ISFFI also helps inculcate scientific temper among the people, thereby shaping analytical thinking, a prerequisite for the inclusive development of any nation.
The 8th India International Science Fest(IISF) In Bhopal: Theme And Aim?
ISFFI In News
- The three-day International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI), conducted on January 24, 2022, as a part of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2022 Bhopal.
- International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) is a major component of four-day India International Science Festival (IISF)-2022
- International Science film festival(ISFFI) of India is playing a crucial role in Science Communication, Popularisation & its Extention.
What Is ISFFI?
- As film and cinema can easily be understood by masses, it can also be used to portray science and its different aspects and roles in human civilization.
- This can be done by targeting niche audience like students and youth who have been perceiving science as creativity and innovation.
- So, ISSFI is a festival which 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.
What Is India International Science Festival(IISF)?
- India International Science Festival (IISF) is an initiative of Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Science of Government of India in association with Vijnana Bharati which is a science movement with Swadeshi spirit lead by eminent scientists of the country.
- The main purpose of IISF is the celebration of science by all. Engagement of common people with science in a joyful and entertaining manner is essential for the healthy, prosperous and meaningful life.
- Through its creative programs and activities, IISF provides opportunities to people and scientific fraternity in the country and abroad to come together, work together and experience the joy of doing science for the well-being of India and humanity.
How Many Movies Screened At ISFFI 2023?
- More than 90 films, including 33 from abroad, were screened during the International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) which was organised as a part of the India International Science Festival (IISF).
- The science film festival had got 437 entries, of which 61 Indian and 33 foreign films (total 94) were selected for screening.
- Besides India, films from various countries, including Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Philippines, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States were screened during the festival.
How Many Movies Awarded At ISFFI?
- Among the award winning science movies, nine were from India and one each from the US, the UK, the Philippines and Iran.
- Indian movie “Hanle: India’s First Dark Sky Reserve” got the first prize in the “Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development” category.
- Another Indian movie “Struggle for Survival” got the first prize in “Science, Technology and Innovation to Address Climate Change” category.
- American entry “Biophysical Field Methods: Gobabeb” secured the top position in the “Science, Technology and Innovation for Better Life” category.
- Wonders of Hemalkasa” got the special jury prize
- Three movies, including “Acharya P C Ray: The Nationalist Scientist”, got the special jury mention prize.
Significance Of ISFFI
- To Popularize Science: As part of India International Science Festival(IISF), the International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) seeks to promote science popularization among citizens and aims at attracting talented young science filmmakers and science enthusiasts.
- Tool For Science Communication: Science film is an effective tool for science communication to foster and create an excitement of science amongst 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.
- Opportunity for Students: The ISFFI offers an opportunity for 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.
- Recognizes film producers: The initiative recognizes the effort and contribution of film producers in the specialized areas of science and technology and motivates them to develop this unique profession of science film making with innovative quality content especially relevant to our country.
What Is S-20?
- For the past several years, the group of G20 countries has been working towards addressing other global challenges such as climate change mitigation and sustainable development. Several working groups have been established, including S-20, to achieve these goals.
- The theme of the S-20 for 2023 is ‘Disruptive Science for Innovative and Sustainable Development.’
The 8th India International Science Fest(IISF) In Bhopal: Theme And Aim?
