(Virtual) Film Festival, SciComm 2022

Film Festival and Prize Information

Filmmakers – novice and experienced – are encouraged to submit a short film (<10 minutes) on a scientific or environmental topic to the SciComm 2022 Film Festival. This competition is open to scientists and non-scientists from anywhere in the world. There will be a People’s Choice winner ($500 prize!) and a Judge’s Choice winner ($500 prize!) and each entry will be scored for visuals and oral presentation.

Submission

You must provide a link to a downloadable version of your mp4-formatted video and a title and synopsis (less than 150 words). Films should be submitted by August 5 to unl.scicomm@gmail.com and be in English or have English subtitles.

People’s Choice winner will be selected by any conference attendees who choose to vote; Judge’s Choice winner will be selected by the SciComm 2022 Film Festival Subcommittee.

Winners will be announced following the Science Slam (in-person and virtual), on Thursday, August 18 at 7pm CDT.