Submit to SNW Festival

SUBMISION NOW OPEN VIA FILMFREEWAY / Next (Late Deadline) : August 15 — Submission Close on August 15, 2025

Each October, the Science New Wave presents a slate of visionary films from around the world that push the boundaries of scientific storytelling. Celebrating its 18th edition, this annual festival will be held from October 17-19 in New York and on the Labocine platform, uniting filmmakers, scientists, and audiences in a vibrant celebration of the convergence of science and cinema. Check out Past Editions of the Science New Wave Festival.

Science New Wave submissions open each January and close at the end of August. Our lineup is unveiled in September.

All film entries are automatically granted a film page on our LABOCINE platform, ensuring future consideration in our year-round programming, regardless of selection outcome. As part of the submission process, we invite everyone to join HABITAT—a networking and ecosystem tool on LABOCINE designed for scientists, artists, and educators. To join, visit labocine.com/habitat.

Are You a Science New Wave Luminary?

Science New Wave Luminaries receive a waiver to submit one or more films to our festival.

To check your status, log in to your Habitat profile on Labocine. Next to your photo, you'll see your Science New Wave status (Member or Luminary) and your unique genetic code just below it.

If you're a SNW Luminary, email us at sciencenewwave@labocine.com to request your submission waiver.

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