We accept submissions in five competition sections. Eligible for submission are projects completed between 1 January 2025 and 1 February 2027. You can find the complete rules and terms here.

A science documentary film brings the results of systematic research and observation – whether mapping the world around us or the world within us. We are interested in films about scientists as personalities, their approaches and their methods.  The AFO festival platform sees science as a key element of our society, examining its methods and ethical aspects and telling its stories. We aim to showcase science as a fascinating, ever-changing and multifaceted discipline, as well as a lens through which we view the world around us – presented through a wide spectrum of films. We are interested in works that reflect the natural, social and human sciences, and we welcome an interdisciplinary approach.

Early deadline with reduced submission fee: November 1, 2026
Official deadline: December 13, 2026

Waiver code: AFOsub62web