Labocine Monthly Issues
Submit your film +/- scene to Labocine — our review is a two-step process: first, it joins PRO, our archive, and then it’s considered for curated programming.
If selected, you must be a Science New Wave member to be added to the PRO archive and considered for programming. Please read the guidelines below.
OPEN CALL - August Issue
FESTIVITIES
It takes a vast collective of individuals to sustain an ecosystem, and the sum exceeds the parts. When humans come together, in collective action but also in collective joy, what cannot be attained? This issue looks at such occasions of vital connection, out in the real world: celebration, ritual, festival, and amplified will for a better world. For what, in our present moment, is opportunity for collective joy if not political?
Upcoming Issues
Fields of Play - July 2026
Where bodies move, compete, and connect through play across terrains and species. (in sync with the FIFA 2026 World Cup)
Festivities - August 2026
Communal, celebratory, rhythmic, festive — life converging in shared intensity.
Immortality - September 2026
Bodies, species, images, and machines that refuse to disappear.
Experiments - October 2026
Inspired by trait #3 SNW Manifesto ‘Experiments Become Cinema’
The 19th Annual Science New Wave Festival will stream from October 16–23, 2026 on Labocine
Natural Selections XIX - November 2026
Films from this year’s Science New Wave and the wider gene pool of submitted works—standouts shaped by curiosity, variation, and cinematic life.
Magnifica Humanitas - December 2026
Against frictionless intelligence, for all that makes us more than data.
Inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.
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Submit your work:
→ Submit a film via our Film Submission Portal
→ Submit a scene via our Scene Submission Portal
In the submission form, please note in the memo section if you would like your film to be considered for a specific issue [indicate the theme and month]. If your film is already in the archive, please resubmit following these instructions to be considered for an upcoming issue.
To be considered for the upcoming month’s program, submissions should be received by the 20th, as we need the final ten days of the preceding month to prepare for the release. You are also welcome to submit for any future month once its theme has been announced (see above). While we are unable to provide individual feedback due to the high volume of entries, we encourage all applicants to review the Science New Wave Manifesto, which outlines the principles guiding our selections.
If you're not yet a Labocine member, you'll need to sign up with your email to submit work and we recommend you complete your Habitat profie (via Your Account). This allows us to connect you to our wider community of curators, contributors, and audiences.
Any questions about submissions, reach out to sciencenewwave@labocine.com
About Our Monthly Issues
Each month, Labocine curates a thematic issue, showcasing a selection of films and scenes that interpret a specific concept, form, or subject matter. From documentary to fiction to experimental to lab footage, we welcome works in all shapes and sizes. Our curations are diverse experimental, and cross-disciplinary—intended to offer a deep dive into a theme from many vantage points.
We invite you to submit your work—whether a fully formed film or a more exploratory scene.
How We Define Moving Image Works on Labocine
Films are edited and compiled works with credits—intended as standalone pieces.
Scenes are more free-form moving image works. These might include raw lab footage, data visualizations, field recordings, or installations. Scenes are often minimally edited beyond the camera settings used.
We encourage you to define your own boundaries between “film” and “scene.” Our categories are fluid by design.
Submission Process
Submit your work via the appropriate (Film | Scene) portal mentioned above. Be sure to note in the comments section of your submission that you'd like your piece to be considered for a monthly issue.
You’ll receive an email confirmation upon submission.
If your work is selected, we’ll request a downloadable video file for archiving and presentation.
If you’ve opted in to Labocine PRO (recommended), your work may also be considered for expanded programming and distribution opportunities. You can opt in or out of PRO anytime by going to: Your Lab > Film > Edit Notes.
Our programming team reviews submissions within 1–3 days. The full review process takes approximately 3–5 days.
All submissions—whether selected for the issue or not—receive a dedicated film page on Labocine, ensuring they’re considered in future programs throughout the year.
Become a Science New Wave Member
To be includes for Labocine PRO and be eligible for programming review, you must be a Science New Wave Member on Labocine. Learn about the benefits of joining the Science New Wave community.
Wondering if you are Science New Wave Member? Check your Accountprofile—you’ll see a DNA/genetic sequence (12 letters made up of DNA’s four chemical bases—A, T, C, and G—also known as nucleotides or base pairs) next to your name if you are.
We also invite you to join HABITAT—our public-facing networking tool for scientists, artists, and educators—by completing your profile bio to gain visibility and connect with the wider Science New Wave ecosystem.
