Centre for Creative Arts to host Science Film Festival

The first Science Film Festival will take place from Monday October 14 to Friday October 18, with an official opening at the Howard College Theatre, UKZN. The closing night will be at the Alliance Française in Durban. It will feature a celebration of the festival highlights with discussions and exhibitions on how we can save our planet. Picture: SUPPLIED

The Centre for Creative Arts, in collaboration with the Goethe Institute based in Germany, will host the Science Film Festival at various art centres, museums, and tertiary institutions throughout Durban from Monday October 14 to Friday October 18.

The festival will showcase a selection of short films centred on the urgent themes of science and nature conservation.

“The Science Film Festival will showcase short film packages addressing the pressing challenges of global warming and environmental degradation. These packages include films from eight countries around the world including South Africa,” said Ismail Mahomed, the director for the Centre for Creative Arts.

By highlighting both scientific and traditional conservation methods, these films aim to raise awareness and inspire activism around critical environmental and social justice issues, said Owethu Dlamini, the Media and Communications Emerging Arts Manager at the Centre for Creative Arts.

“The festival will offer diverse perspectives on conservation efforts, sparking important conversations about protecting the planet. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in discussions and workshops that foster creative thinking and practical solutions for environmental activism,” said Ms Dlamini.

The film festival curator Sakhile Gumede said he is excited to be part of this event. The Science Film Festival will offer a unique experience to the Durban community and nature conservationists, he said.

“This festival will create a melting pot of ideas and a platform for people to discuss crucial challenges facing our planet, which are also posing serious threats to social and food security. I have no doubt that this event will not only bring people together but will also revive the spirit of activism in our society. I am particularly looking forward to the event, especially the community visits to various organisations,” Mr Gumede said.

Admission to the festival is free. For a detailed schedule of screenings and events, visit https://cca.ukzn.ac.za/