ISFFA (2006-today)
International Science Film Festival of Athens
Targets:
Broadening the interest of young people and students on science and science films (only 10% of Greek population is interested in science).
Stimulating the interest of new directors on science film making (Greek science film production is limited).
ISFFA with numbers:
574 Submitted Films from a variety of scientific fields and topics (Medical Sciences, Biology and Genetics, Environmental Sciences, History & Art, Exact Sciences, Astronomy, Technologies, History of Science and Technology)
32 Participated Countries (Europe (19), North and South America (5), Asia (4), Africa (2), Australia (2))
25 to 35 competition films per year
5 awards (Best Film, Innovation & Technology, Science Communication, Art, Audience) and special mentions (not annually).
Approximately 6.000 viewers every year in Athens and 1.750 in Salonica
Other events:
Special Tributes to Science Film Association & Organizations (ASECIC, CNRS-Images)
Special screenings
Lectures
Art and photography exhibitions
Astronomy nights
Film screenings at schools and universities
Festival travels to Salonica, Patra, Samos, Lemesos-Cyprus and other small cities of Greece.
About International Science Film Festival of Athens
International Science Fim Festival of Athens (Caid-Societas, scientia et ars)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkXP7KkeB9k
ISFFA (2006-today)
International Science Film Festival of Athens
Targets:
Broadening the interest of young people and students on science and science films (only 10% of Greek population is interested in science).
Stimulating the interest of new directors on science film making (Greek science film production is limited).
ISFFA with numbers:
574 Submitted Films from a variety of scientific fields and topics (Medical Sciences, Biology and Genetics, Environmental Sciences, History & Art, Exact Sciences, Astronomy, Technologies, History of Science and Technology)
32 Participated Countries (Europe (19), North and South America (5), Asia (4), Africa (2), Australia (2))
25 to 35 competition films per year
5 awards (Best Film, Innovation & Technology, Science Communication, Art, Audience) and special mentions (not annually).
Approximately 6.000 viewers every year in Athens and 1.750 in Salonica
Other events:
Special Tributes to Science Film Association & Organizations (ASECIC, CNRS-Images)
Special screenings
Lectures
Art and photography exhibitions
Astronomy nights
Film screenings at schools and universities
Festival travels to Salonica, Patra, Samos, Lemesos-Cyprus and other small cities of Greece.