Carbon has been an invisible protagonist on the celluloid screen for a while now. Our lives are saturated with carbon, and the screen reflects its presence everywhere. From a source of livelihood in gritty coal mines to the jackpot in flashy diamond heists, carbon drives action where it appears—in science, in economy and ecology alike. 

We, at Science Gallery Bengaluru, are excited to launch our inaugural film festival. We are looking for completed works across different languages, formats and genres, centred on the theme of our upcoming exhibition-season CARBON. The hybrid CARBON Film Festival will have panel discussions, workshops and other public engagement programmes. We seek submissions that examine and interrogate our relationship with carbon—how it drives conflict, inspires action and governs life around us. We are especially keen on independent films and amateur works that seek to experiment with cinema, science and storytelling. 

The last date to apply is 05 June 2023. The final schedule of films will be released in October 2023.