Science Film Festival 2020

Mirjam Häger, Programme Coordinator, Goethe-Institut Malaysia

25-Nov-20 14:30

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The Science Film Festival celebrates science communication by presenting scientific, technological, and environmental issues in an accessible and entertaining way - through film! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the worldwide festival in Malaysia, and for the first time, it is happening entirely online. We find out more about the festival, and why science literacy is so important.

The Science Film Festival is happening until the 20th of December; it’s completely online and free. Just head over to www.goethe.de/malaysia/sff to register.

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Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann, Dashran Yohan

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Categories: Environment, Science, Film, Social Issues

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Science Film Festival 2020, Science, Technology, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Ending Poverty and Hunger, Gender Equality, Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, Online Film Festival, Goethe-Institut Malaysia,

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