Marathons

5th Science Filmmaking Marathon; 16-18 September 2021

​

The Marathon Of All Swiss Universities And Research Centres

​

ORGANISERS & SPONSORS

Graduate Campus (University of Zurich), ETH Zurich, Life Science Zurich, EAWAG & WSL

COOPERATION PARTNERS

Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Universities of Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg & Neuchatel (CUSO), University of Basel, University of Bern

​

DESCRIPTION

“Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you’ll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they’ll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require” 

– Randy Olson

In the filmmaking marathon, we train researchers in tools used in dramatic storytelling and filmmaking to communicate their research, thereby making their science more readily accessible for a broader audience. Course participants learn the basics of visual storytelling and filmmaking and in working in groups supervised by professional filmmakers will produce short films during four intensive course days. The produced films will be screened as premieres at the 4th Global Science Film Festival (www.sciencefilm.ch), with a special award for the best film.

PROGRAM 

Day 1: Pitching of science stories, and small groups (scientists and artists) making

            Each group (Scientist and filmmakers) prepare their story, script and storyboard, and present them to the other participants in the marathon

Day 2: Filming (participants are free to decide where and when to film)

Day 3: Films editing and screening 

​

The premiere of the produced films will take place at the 3rd Global Science Film Festival (Nov. 2021, www.sciencefilm.ch)

WHERE

Filmmaking Marathon: University of Zurich

Premiere of the produced films: Resulting films will be screened at the 4th Global Science Film Festival (Basel, Bern and Zurich)

DATES

Applications: Between 1st February and 30th June 2021

Filmmaking Marathon: 16-18 September 2021 (University of Zurich)

Film screening: 19-28 November 2021 (Global Science Film Festival)

APPLICANTS

Scientists, Postdocs, PhD and Master students enrolled at any Swiss higher education institution

CREDIT POINTS

Please check with your program if you are eligible to claim credit points for attending this workshop. PhD students from the University of Zurich are awarded 2 credit points, through the Graduate Campus. Students who are enrolled at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (Zurich University and ETH Zurich) are awarded 2 credit points.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Dr. Samer Angelone:

Films from the SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON I 2016​

​

Films from the SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON II 2017

​

Films from the SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON III 2019

​

Films from the SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON IV 2020

​

SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON I 2016​

​

SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON II 2017

SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON III 2019

SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON IV 2020