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 - December Issue UMAMI
The fifth taste — savory, elusive, and deeply human.
Labocine invites filmmakers, artists, and scientists to submit works for UMAMI, an issue dedicated to the chemistry of flavor and the cinema of nourishment.
Between molecule and memory, Umami asks:
How do we perceive the world through what we eat?
And what do we become in the act of tasting?
From fermentation and digestion to ritual and hunger, the films in this issue will explore food as language, culture, ecosystem, and emotion.
Taste is not only on the tongue — it lives in the mind, the soil, the sea, and the stories we tell.
Join us in savoring the fifth taste.
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Submit your work:
→ Submit a film via our Film Submission Portal
→ Submit a scene via our Scene Submission Portal
Submission deadlines typically close approximately 10 days prior to the end of each month. Due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to provide individual feedback on films that are not selected. However, we encourage you to read our Science New Wave Manifesto, which serves as the guiding principle for the works we consider.
If you're not yet a Labocine member, you'll need to sign up with your email to submit work. This allows us to ensure visibility and connection within our community of curators, contributors, and audiences.
Any questions about submissions, reach out to sciencenewwwave@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 Account profile—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.
