Science in 60 Seconds

Science in 60 Seconds

The Science in 60 Seconds film competition asks emerging independent filmmakers interested in science communication to submit a 1-minute video on any science topic. Videos can be on any science topic and were judged on creativity, production values, storytelling and clarity for an international audience.


A selection of the videos will be showcased as part of Congress '20. The finalists will win free accreditation to Congress '21, and the grand prize winner will win accreditation, hotel and travel to Congress '21.


Congress '20 Winner & Runners Up


WINNER: Aleksey Sorokin, Ukraine
Наука за минуту. Улитки | In a minute about snails.



RUNNER UP: Anton Petrov, South Korea
Rings in Space



RUNNER UP: Michelle Wong, Australia
Skincare Science: Why do AHAs need low pH?



ELIGIBILITY & RULES

This competition is open to emerging independent filmmakers interested in science communication. Videos can be on any science topic and will be judged on creativity, production values, storytelling and clarity for an international audience.

Producers must be:

Videos must be:

Note: Applicants must submit a certification statement certifying adherence to all official rules and guidelines. If any producer is found to have breached the guidelines of the competition or acted inappropriately, the competition organizers reserve the right to disqualify the producer and the video from official competition.


Rating: Completed films should aim for a PG rating; there should be no swearing, extreme violence, sexual content/nudity, or adult themes.

Footage: All footage in the videos should be original with rights entirely owned by the Producer. Videos using stock or archive footage will not be accepted.

Equipment and Costs: Any video or film camera may be used during the production. Animation, motion graphics, and special effects are permitted. Any costs associated with the development, production or post-production of the video are entirely the responsibility of the producer.

Copyright: All rights to the video belong to the producer and it’s the responsibility of the producer to ensure all production elements of the video including but not limited to visuals, narration, music, soundtrack are fully cleared.

The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers reserves the non-exclusive right to use the video after its delivery for non-commercial purposes including promotional or educational purposes for a period of two years ending on November 1, 2022.

The producer shall not distribute or advertise the video in any way during the official competition period. Any pre-screening or online release of the completed video prior to the official screening on December 10 at Congress '20 is not permitted.

Timeline: All creative work must take place during the official competition period. Any creative work started or completed in advance of the Competition is prohibited .

Awards: The selection committee will select finalist videos for screening at the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers and will also showcase finalists on WCSFP's social media channels. The top three finalists will receive a free registration for Congress '21. The grand prize winner will receive economy airfare, four nights hotel and registration for Congress '21.


####APPLICATION & SELECTION#### Applications are closed.


A selection committee chaired by Matthew Shribman will assess each eligible video.

Questions? Please contact [email protected].