We are thrilled to announce that the AFO Science Documentary Film Festival is now open for submissions to its prestigious competition program. As one of the most important festivals in the realm of science film, AFO aims to showcase science as a captivating, ever-evolving, and multifaceted field through an array of films spanning from STEM, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
Our festival features five distinctive competitions, each offering a unique platform for filmmakers to share their passion for science:
International Competition
Films produced outside the Czech Republic and Slovakia are invited to compete in this category.
- Best Science Communication Award: Reward collaborations that effectively communicate complex scientific ideas through film. Prize money 3000 USD*
- Best Film Award: To honor the documentary that best combines scientific content with exceptional artistry in filmmaking. Prize money 3000 USD*
Czech & Slovak Competition
Calling all filmmakers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Best Science Communication Award: Reward collaborations that effectively communicate complex scientific ideas through film. Prize money 50 000 Kč.
- Best Film Award: To honor the documentary that best combines scientific content with exceptional artistry in filmmaking. Prize money 50 000 Kč.
Short Film Competition
Prize money 1000 USD*
If your film, with a maximum running time of 30 minutes, explores the wonders of science, submit it now!
Immersive Competition
Prize money 1000 USD*
We are opening a new competition! It is open to all original works, immersive and/or interactive VR experiences, and 360VR films that can be justified as science documentaries.
Best Debut or Second Film Competition
Prize money 1000 USD*
Alert for new emerging filmmakers! All medium-length and feature films from the International and Czech-Slovak Competition that meet the criteria of a debut / second feature film will compete in the joint competition of debut or second films. We want to support young talents in their filmmaking beginnings.