SNW Festival Submission
SUBMISIONS NOW CLOSED FILMFREEWAY / Submission closed on August 15, 2025. Will re-open for SNW XIX in January 2026.
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 was held from October 17-19 in New York and with festival programs featured in Labocine’s November Issue “SNW 2025 Genetic Code.”
The Science New Wave Festival is a crossbreeding experiment bringing together 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. Luminaries also become voting members for for the Luminary Awards. Become a Yearly Member on Labocine by August 31 to vote for films in this year’s festival.
Are you not sure if you are a Luminary? To check, 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.
