ISFFA (2006-today)
International Science Film Festival of Athens
 

• Targets:

• Broadening the interest of young people and students on science and science films (only 10% of Greek population is interested in science).
• Stimulating the interest of new directors on science film making (Greek science film production is limited).

• ISFFA with numbers:

• 574 Submitted Films from a variety of scientific fields and topics (Medical Sciences, Biology and Genetics, Environmental Sciences, History & Art, Exact Sciences, Astronomy, Technologies, History of  Science and Technology)

• 32 Participated Countries (Europe (19), North and South America (5), Asia (4), Africa (2), Australia (2))

• 25 to 35 competition films per year
• 5 awards (Best Film, Innovation & Technology, Science Communication, Art, Audience) and special mentions (not annually).
• Approximately 6.000 viewers every year in Athens and 1.750 in Salonica

• Other events:

• Special Tributes to Science Film Association & Organizations (ASECIC, CNRS-Images)
• Special screenings
• Lectures
• Art and photography exhibitions
• Astronomy nights
• Film screenings at schools  and  universities

• Festival travels to Salonica, Patra, Samos, Lemesos-Cyprus and other small cities of Greece.