Philippines Theme: Fututre Technologies

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PHILIPPINES THEME: FUTUTRE TECHNOLOGIES

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GREETING WORDS GREETING WORDS

Message from the Goethe-Institut Philippinen

DR. PETRA RAYMOND DIRECTOR

After its founding in Bangkok 10 years ago, the Science Film The Goethe-Institut in Bangkok collected 277 films from 50 Festival gains more and more attention and success every year. different countries and out of it selected 78 films from 27 The main goal is to give the younger generation access to science countries to give to the local juries in each participating country. to awaken their interest and motivate them to pursue a career We are very proud that our proficient jury in the Philippines in this field. selected 32 movies out of 15 different countries. These especially selected films communicate scientific concepts in an easily In 2014 the Science Film Festival showcases the theme “Future digestible and enjoyable form, providing schools and institutions Technologies” – a logical next step from the theme “Renewable a non-traditional medium for science teaching and learning. Energy” in 2013. It’s the 5th time for the Philippines to participate in the festival. With the support of our partners, the 32 science films will be shown in over 200 schools and universities all over the This year’s festival highlights new technologies that will shape archipelago this year, and will cater to thousands and thousands our future. Technologies are developing with a breathtaking of viewers both young and old. pace and new scientific fields like gentech, nanotech, synthetic biology, graphene, algae fuel und quantum computers are taking Our thanks go to our valuable partners who continue to help us center stage. These developments in the world of science and make the Science Film Festival bigger and better year after year: technology present humanity not only with countless possibilities, Department of Education, Department of Science and Technology, but also serious challenges and responsibilities. It is because The Mind Museum, Museo Pambata Foundation Inc., Manila of this fact that we believe in the importance of early science Ocean Park, National Library, ASEAN Center for Biodiversity, education, and that we strive to provide alternative means in U.S. Embassy, Philippine Science Centrum, Quezon City Science imparting the lesson of science to the younger generation. Their Interactive Center, Felta, Ablan Foundation, Cornerstone, UP scientific understanding is a curricular factor deciding the future Deutscher Verein, Leyte Normal University, Film Development of a country and the main goal of our festival. Council of the Philippines and the German European School Manila. The intention of this special project is to encourage and promote interest in science and culture among the Filipino youth and awaken their creativity in different fields of life.

4 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 In particular, we would like to thank our main sponsor Mercedes- Benz who joined the festival this year. Their prime mission is not only to keep pace with technology but also to precede and pave the way for prospective technologies. To be a leading power in future technologies, a proper education is needed, which makes the Science Film Festival an appropriate event to support.

Internationally, the festival has expanded and now includes more countries. This year, the films will be shown in 13 countries: Cambodia, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Palestine, Sudan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam as well as in the Philippines.

We look forward to a successful and fruitful event and we wish you all have fun and enjoy the festival with us!

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GREETING WORDS

Message from Auto Nation Group, Inc.

FELIX R. ANG PRESIDENT

On behalf of Auto Nation Group, Inc. the Philippine General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz, I would like to express our enthusiasm and support for the Goethe Institut and the 2014 Science Film Festival.

As the automotive pioneer, Mercedes-Benz has been shaping its future with passion and responsibility. The passion, which began We fully support the Goethe Institut’s efforts to promote science in 1886 when Karl Benz invented and patented the first modern literacy and facilitate awareness of contemporary scientific, automobile in the world, continues until today. At present, the technological and environmental issues through the medium of focus of Mercedes-Benz is on innovative and green technologies film, as Auto Nation Group and Mercedes-Benz work towards as well as on safe and superior automobiles that appeal and sustainable mobility and supporting socially beneficial projects fascinate. This is evident in the brand’s broad range of passenger like the Science Film Festival. cars and commercial vehicles and in its continuous efforts to We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with the deliver its brand promise: “The best or nothing.” Goethe-Institut. The theme of this year’s Science Film Festival: Future Technologies, is very much in line with innovation and progress, which Mercedes-Benz represents.

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Message from the Department of Education Philippines

BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC SECRETARY

There is beauty in the many forms of media. It becomes both an art form and a social call to action when it is created with rousing the public in mind.

The Goethe-Institut Philippines has long been our partner in all things related to German Culture and Language, and now we are grateful to have them as an ally in promoting science throughgh this year’s Fifth Science Film Festival.

I am sure this year’s roster of films is bound to reach a great distance in promoting science, technology and innovation as a key in nation-building.

Welcome everyone and happy viewing!

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Message from the Department of Science and Technology

MARION G. MONTEJO

It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings to the Goethe-Institut Manila, its partners, and all participants, of the 5th Science Film Festival in the Philippines.

The DOST, under the Aquino Administration, continues its pursuit of a Science Nation, as the Philippines is poised to face global challenges in the upcoming integration of the ASEAN Economic Community. We see how leading countries have become To all participants of this film festival, it is our fervent hope increasingly reliant on scientific discovery and technological that this experience will help reawaken your sense of dream and innovations in meeting growth targets, and the DOST continues wonder, for what the Philippines can become, when inoculated to upscale its efforts to keep up with advanced states, by with the culture of science, technology, and innovation. The applying word-class technological solutions, and localizing them future of the Philippines will be determined by your own hands, towards solving our own pressing national problems; such as the and we are here to help ensure that once you take the helm, DOST Road Train for mass-transportation and Project NOAH for the path charted is one which propels the Philippines to even disaster risk reduction, among many others. greater heights. Bannered by the theme, “Future Technologies”, the 5th Most of all, I wish everyone a fruitful and enjoyable experience! Science Film Festival presents an outstanding opportunity for participants, especially the youth, to enhance their appreciation Mabuhay! of the value of Science and Technology (S&T), not only in their daily lives, but its over-arching impact to the current and future state of our nation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

GREETING WORDS 03

TABLE OF CONTENTS 11

FILM SELECTION JURY 17

ORGANIZERS, VENUES & SPONSORS 61

CONTRIBUTION & SPECIAL THANKS 63

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CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

EARTH TO FUTURE- SUPER HEROES OR SPIES? PASSWORD GREEN: AERIAL ROBOTS OF THE FUTURE 24 A GOOD GAME ALEJANDRO 33

SHOW WITH THE MOUSE: PASSWORD GREEN: TRADE A ENTROPY ENGINE 25 RECIPE FOR RECYCLING PAPER 34

SHOW WITH THE MOUSE: PASSWORD GREEN: FLOATING CAR 26 BATTERIES FOR SEEDS - CITADELLI 35

SHOW WITH THE MOUSE: LED 27

CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL SHOW WITH THE MOUSE: SYNTHETIC 28 GLOBAL IDEAS: WHAT IS THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT? 38 ANNEDROIDS - NEW PALS 29 GLOBAL IDEAS: WHAT IS YOUR FROM FIREFLIES PERSONAL CO2 BALANCE 39 TO SPACE INVADERS 30 NINE AND A HALF: HOW DO MOBILE PHONES WORK? 31 LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC 41 HOW IS MEDICINE MADE? 32 NINE AND A HALF: BIOPLASTIC 42

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CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL QUARKS & CO: THE ROBOTS ARE COMING 42 GRAPHENE: SKETCHES OF OUR FUTURE 52 CELL FATE: JOURNEYS TO SPECIALIZATION 43 POST-PETROLEUM AGE 53 LEGO TURING MACHINE 44 THE LITHIUM REVOLUTION 54 SIMPLY COMPLEX 45 SUPERCOMPUTERS 55 TOMORROW‘S WORLD: A HORIZON SPECIAL 46 TAMING THE QUANTUM WORLD 56 THE DREAM FLIGHT UNDER MICROGRAVITY 47 THE JOY OF LOGIC 57 THE AQUANAUTS - KUWAIT 48 ROBOT REVOLUTION: WILL ROBOTS SURPASS HUMANS? 58

CATALYST: 3D VIRUS 59

THE SUM OF ITS PARTS 60

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FILM SELECTION JURY PHILIPPINES Ruby Cristobal Chief, S&T Manpower Education Research and Promotions Division Science Education Institute - Department of Science and Technology

Ruby Roan-Cristobal, a BS Biology graduate of the University of the Philippines-Diliman, is a seasoned science communication specialist, a broadcaster and project development manager having dedicated more than 30 years of her career in planning and implemen- ting programs and projects that stimulate the interests of the youth in science and technology. Armed with passion in communication, she pursued a Master of Professional Stu- dies in Development Communication degreeat the UP Open Universityand later took Ph.D. in Communication at UP Diliman. She also attended an Australian Award Fellowship on “Strengthening STEM in the Philippine Education System” in Queensland University of Tech- nology in Brisbane, Australia further contributing to research in the country’s science education landscape.

She now heads the S&T Manpower Education Research and Promotions Division of the Science Education Institute-Department of Science and Technology (SEI-DOST), taking charge of science education research, S&T culture promotion, and information systems and IT infrastructure development works in the Institute. Equipped with long years of experience and unmatched passion in science education, she continues to design and implement innovative programs that would influence the current generation to embrace S&T and innovation as a way of life and as the best way forward.

Joseph Jacob Education Program Specialist Bureau of Secondary Education, Department of Education

Joseph R. Jacob has spent most of his career life in the field of education as professional physical science teacher and school academic head. His desire to improve the quality of education in his country has lead him to serve in the Department of Education as Education Program Specialist where he takes charge of the development of science curricula, planning and conduct of teacher and school administrator capacity-building activities, school guidelines and policy formulation, and nationwide assessment and monitoring of education programs . He is also the program manager of all the Regional Science High Schools, feeder schools for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. His passion in scientific researchhas made him involved in the selection of candidates to be sent to compete in the annual International Science and Engineering Fair being held in USA. He has become an international and nationwide resource speaker on various education-related topics such as assessment, instructional leadership and curriculum mapping to name a few.

18 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 Maribel Garcia The Mind Museum

Maria Isabel Garcia is a science writer. She has written two books, Science Solitaire (Natio- nal Book Award, 2007) and Twenty One Grams of Spirit and Seven Ounces of Desire (Gin- tong Aklat Award, 2010), both published by the Ateneo de Manila University Press. She also writes a weekly science column for Rappler.com called ”Science Solitaire.” She is currently the curator of The Mind Museum. a science museum located in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Princess Grace C. Wooden Deputy Director Thomas Jefferson Information Center Public Affairs Section, US Embassy Manila

Princess Grace C. Wooden is a graduate of BS Education major in Library Science from Saint Louis University, Baguio City. Currently she is working at the US Embassy Manila Public Affairs Section, Thomas Jefferson Information Center as a Deputy Director. She handles the 14 American Corners situated in Universities located throughout the Philippines. American Corners provide information about the United States and access to English language learning and resources, conduct educational and cultural programs, and promote interaction with alumni of U.S. universities and U.S. government exchange programs. Ms. Wooden over- sees all aspects of American Corner (AC) operations, including reporting, staff training, and preparation of the annual AC funding request. Maintains professional relationships with high and mid-level contacts throughout the country who are important for the ACs and their programming. Some programs of the American Corners supports the Mission’s objec- tive to support Philippine efforts to mitigate the impact of natural disasters and increase resilience to global climate change through natural resource management and disaster risk reduction. American Corners throughout the Philippines host environmental awareness programs across the country thru films to spark discussions about climate change.

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 19 Ronald Fernando Museum Head Guide Museo Pambata

Ronn took up Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising at Bulacan State University and graduated last 2008. Then, he has been a freelance artist until now. Aside from embracing arts, Ronn also loves to share thoughts to people, even talking to different people of different ages. He worked as a tour guide at the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center at SM Mall of Asia from 2009 to 2010. After that, he decided to took time for arts again, he joined exhibitions. During those days, he realized that he was missing something, the bond with children and people. In 2011, Ronn was given a chance to be a part of the foundation, Museo Pambata. Really for children and children at heart. He was a Museum Guide and now a Head Guide. The Guides Department is facilitating arts and crafts activities and promoting recycling for children every first and third Sunday of the month. A package which came across. Through that, he is glad to share his thoughts and what he has.

Eisen Bernardo Asian Center for Biodiversity

Eisen Bernard V. Bernardo is a BS Development Communication graduate of the Univer- sity of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). He is one of the staff of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity’s Communication and Public Affairs unit. As a multimedia producer/writer, he is tasked to write and produce audiovisual presentations, and to design publications and other communication materials. He is also part of ACB’s social media team. He also worked for UPLB’s Office of PublicRelations as a University Extension Associate II from 2007-2013. As a freelance graphic designer, some of his works include the illustrations for Asia Rice Foundation’s children’s book The Adventures of Gabby Ghas, and the movie-inspired blogs cineminimized.tumblr.com and pinoycriterion.tumblr.com.

20 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 Egbert Amoncio Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs

Egbert Marasigan Amoncio is a 4th year BS Statistics major, studying in the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Coming from a science high school, his love and passion for science never ceased. For that reason, he joined the largest science umbrella organization called Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs. This organization aims to promote Public Understanding of Science Technology and the Environment. Currently, he is the President of the National Executive Council, leading an arm of volunteers towards attaining the aforementioned thrust.

Alongside PSYSC, he is an active member in different kinds of organizations namely Political, Cultural, Marketing and Academic organizations. His advocacy in student- volunteerism brought him all the way to Frankfurt, Germany in a recently concluded social internship called Global Community Development Program. His unparalleled enthusiasm in serving the society made him decide to pursue a degree in Masters of Nonprofit Financial Management abroad. Now, with his expertise in event organization, he continues to create different socially relevant events.

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FILMS FOR ELEMENTARY LEVEL EARTH TO FUTURE HEROES OR SPIES? AERIAL ROBOTS OF THE FUTURE

The children of today are the adults of tomorrow – and In this episode so-called unmanned planes, flying robots that’s exactly why they should and want to actively shape or drones are explored. Although they were developed the future sustainably. However, they can only do so with for military purposes, these flying machines are being the necessary background knowledge. This series aims increasingly used in new settings and with new tasks. to do just that by presenting themes on the future, from The police and fire service in Germany are for example environmental issues to social concerns, as well as gene- already using these devices to save lives. ral science and technology issues. Children are encoura- ged to reflect on their actions and to become engaged as shapers of the future.

DIRECTOR: WOLFGANG EISSLER PRODUCED BY: STUDIO TV FÜR ZDF YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 11 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

24 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 SHOW WITH THE MOUSE: ENTROPY ENGINE

Entropy is a law of nature in which everything slowly goes into disorder. What does that have to do with underpants stings which can be used as an engine? Professor Wilhelm explains the idea behind this concept and the clever engine he is working on.

DIRECTOR: SABINE ENNULATH PRODUCED BY: CHRISTOPH BIEMANN (DELTA TV), AUFTRAGSPRODUKTION DES WDR YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 3 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 25 SHOW WITH THE MOUSE: FLOATING CAR

This complete episode from The Show with the Mouse presents the format it its entirety and demonstrates why the series is as successful as it is. Mixed in with animation breaks and songs, an incredible transportation device is introduced: a vehicle that moves without touching the ground – a floating car. Researchers in Dresden developed the machine and explain how it works.

DIRECTOR: JAN MARSCHNER PRODUCED BY: ARMIN MAIWALD/ FLASH FILMPRODUKTION IM AUFTRAG DES WDR YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 30 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

26 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 SHOW WITH THE MOUSE: LED

The Show with the Mouse is a highly acclaimed children’s Christoph’s new flashlight is really bright, but even when series on German television that has been called ”the he forgot to turn it off at night, it still burned just as school of the nation”. The show first aired in 1971. It can bright in the morning. It seems to even use less energy be watched in almost 100 countries and is one of Ger- than his old flashlight. How is that possible and how is an many’s most successful television exports. LED bulb actually made?

DIRECTOR: SABINE ENNULATH PRODUCED BY: CHRISTOPH BIEMANN (DELTA TV), AUFTRAGSPRODUKTION DES WDR YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 10 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 27 SHOW WITH THE MOUSE: SYNTHETIC

In this film we discover how a block of wood is turned into a wooden flute. However, there is a trick behind the mouthpiece: even though it is produced from a synthetic material, it is still made from wood. Find out in this short film how that is possible.

DIRECTOR: SABINE ENNULATH PRODUCED BY: CHRISTOPH BIEMANN (DELTA TV), AUFTRAGSPRODUKTION DES WDR YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 6 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

28 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 ANNEDROIDS - NEW PALS

Annedroids is the story of a boy, two girls and three androids, Anne’s experiments always lead to unforeseen androids. It’s a science based action-adventure series complications, hijinks, and misadventures. That’s where for children that follows genius kid-scientist Anne, her Anne’s assistants Nick and Shania come in; Nick and Sha- kid assistants Nick and Shania, and her android creations nia have uncanny ways of figuring out the real life solu- as they perform experiments in Anne’s junkyard labora- tions to Anne’s scientific problems. Needless to say, when tory. Anne loves nothing more than coming up with expe- Anne, Nick, Shania and the androids work together the riments, and thanks to the insatiable curiosity of her results are far from predictable.

DIRECTOR: J.J. JOHNSON PRODUCED BY: BLAIR POWERS, J.J. JOHNSON, CHRISTIN SIMMS, & MATTHEW J.R. BISHOP YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: CANADA LENGTH: 23 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 29 FROM FIREFLIES TO SPACE INVADERS

Weaving a tale of attraction and deception, this short animation brings the visually stunning natural world of bioluminescence to animated life. But just what has the femme-fatale firefly got to do with space exploration and the search for extra-terrestrial life?

DIRECTOR: SIOUXSIE WILES PRODUCED BY: LUKE HARRIS ANIMATION YEAR: 2011 COUNTRY: NEW ZEALAND LENGTH: 2 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

30 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 HOW DO MOBILE PHONES WORK?

Many of us use mobile cell phones, but have you ever asked yourself how this device works? And how does the Cellular Communication Companies operate? This short film reveals the magic behind the call, through answering these questions and presents the history of telecommu- nication and cellular communication networks in a simple and exciting way.

DIRECTOR: MOHANNAD MANSOUR PRODUCED BY: AL-NAYZAK ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORTIVE EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: PALESTINE LENGTH: 7 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 31 HOW IS MEDICINE MADE?

Why do we need a prescription to buy a medicine? How is medicine manufactured? What are the proce- dures to manufacture a sterilized and clean final pro- duct? This short film answers all of these questions and more through an interesting journey in a Pharmaceutical Company.

DIRECTOR: MOHANNAD MANSOUR PRODUCED BY: AL-NAYZAK ORGANIZATION FOR SUPPORTIVE EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: PALESTINE LENGTH: 9 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

32 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 PASSWORD GREEN: A GOOD GAME ALEJANDRO

Alejandro plays football on the beach every afternoon in Mejillones in the north of Chile. He enjoys the ocean and the surrounding, but unfortunately they often find garbage left on the beach. That’s why they formed a children’s club to tackle this and other environmental problems. In this short film the environmental protectors have the tasks to clean the beach in Mejillones.

DIRECTOR: GOETHE-INSTITUT PRODUCED BY: GOETHE-INSTITUT & PAKA PAKA ARGENTINA, TV BRASIL BRAZIL, CNTV NOVASUR CHILE, SEÑAL COLOMBIA, CANAL 22 MEXIKO, TV CIUDAD URUGUAY, VALE TV VENEZUELA YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: CHILE LENGTH: 3 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 33 PASSWORD GREEN: A RECIPE FOR RECYCLING PAPER

Sergio lives in Olmué , a small village in Chile. He loves going to an eco-school. In this short film he collects old magazine and newspapers with his classmates for recycling. He demonstrates step by step how to recycle yourself and what is needed. With the recycled paper the class makes welcome cards for the new students.

34 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 PASSWORD GREEN: TRADE BATTERIES FOR SEEDS - CITADELLI

Lorena visits a course on environmental protection. When she is bitten by an ant, she begins to research these insects. From her studies, she finds out that ants have a highly developed social system. Lorena shares this insight with her friends and together they spread the message what an important role insects play in the environment.

DIRECTOR: GOETHE-INSTITUT PRODUCED BY: GOETHE-INSTITUT & PAKA PAKA ARGENTINA, TV BRASIL BRAZIL, CNTV NOVASUR CHILE, SEÑAL COLOMBIA, CANAL 22 MEXIKO, TV CIUDAD URUGUAY, VALE TV VENEZUELA YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: BRAZIL LENGTH: 3 MIN AGE GROUP: BELOW 12 CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY LEVEL

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FILMS FOR SECONDARY LEVEL GLOBAL IDEAS: WHAT IS THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT?

From droughts to monsoons and extreme weather pat- and explain certain climate concepts and solutions. This terns, climate change may be easy to see and feel, but time we take a look at what the greenhouse effect is and the issues surrounding it are often far more complex. how it leads to increasing temperatures. Global Ideas has come up with a series of films and info- graphics to answer some of the most pressing problems

DIRECTOR: MARIA LESSER PRODUCED BY: DEUTSCHE WELLE SERIES “GLOBAL IDEAS” IS SUPPORTED BY THE GERMAN MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE PROTECTION INITIATIVE YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 2 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

38 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 GLOBAL IDEAS: WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL CO2 BALANCE

The series Global Ideas seeks to break down complex is tackled. Everything that we eat, that we do and that we issues regarding climate change. That’s why the Deutsche buy has an own CO2 imprint and together they determine Welle began a series of information films to answer some our carbon footprint. Who uses especially much and who fundamental questions. In this episode the question of very little is something discovered in this short film. how much CO2 an individual person produces on average

DIRECTOR: ANDREAS NEUHAUS PRODUCED BY: DEUTSCHE WELLE SERIES “GLOBAL IDEAS” IS SUPPORTED BY THE GERMAN MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE PROTECTION INITIATIVE YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 2 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 39 NINE-AND-A-HALF: LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC

It’s virtually impossible not to use any plastic in eve- and where will he find non-plastic alternatives? All this ryday life. From toothbrushes to CDs and even to some and more in this episode of Nine-and-a-Half. clothes in our wardrobe – plastic is in almost everything that we use on a daily basis. That’s no wonder, it is rela- Nine-and-a-Half is a programme airing on the German tively inexpensive and practical, but it can be harmful to public broadcaster ARD and the children’s channel KiKa, our health and to the environment. Johannes is therefore which explains the issues behind the headlines covering daring himself to an experiment: he wants to find out social and political issues, as well as science and techno- whether he can live without any plastic products whatso- logy themes. ever. What things will he have to remove from his home

DIRECTOR: TORSTEN LANG PRODUCED BY: TVISION GMBH IM AUFTRAG DES WDR YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 10 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

40 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 NINE AND A HALF: BIOPLASTIC

Plastic, as is well-known by now, is detrimental to our How is this material made? And can it also be recycled environment. That’s why researchers have developed after use? And how environmentally friendly is it really? a new synthetic material. Bio plastic is very similar to Johannes is on a mission to find out. normal plastic, but it is made mainly from plants such as corn and is therefore more environmentally friendly.

DIRECTOR: NINA LINDLAHR PRODUCED BY: TVISION GMBH IM AUFTRAG DES WDR YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 10 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 41 QUARKS & CO: THE ROBOTS ARE COMING

Robots fulfil duties around the house and in the garden, and why it is so difficult to make them perform even they assist in elderly care and fight our wars. Science fic- simple tasks like walking. The programme also examines tion or reality? While we can already buy lawn-moving why robots seem to be more socially acceptable in Asia robots and autonomous vacuum cleaners, synthetic care- than in Europe and introduces one of the most human- takers and soldiers are not yet part of our everyday lives. like robots in existence today. Not yet! But scientists around the world are working on developing such machines.

In this episode of Quarks & Co. we meet these compa- nions of the future and shows what the might look like

DIRECTOR: WOLFGANG LEMME PRODUCED BY: WESTDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK (WDR) YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 43 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

42 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 CELL FATE: JOURNEYS TO SPECIALIZATION

There are over 200 different types of cells in your body. many more. Using blood cells as an example, they explain Have you ever wondered where they all come from? What how different types of cells develop, and explore how makes a cell a blood, skin or muscle cell? How do cells get the latest research is making it possible to change one their different abilities and shapes? Stem cell scientist type of cell into another. Unique animations take us deep Thomas Graf and his team give a compelling insight into inside the cell to understand the processes at work. the topic of cell fate, answering these questions and

DIRECTOR: PATRICIA DELSO LUCAS PRODUCED BY: EUROSTEMCELL, THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBUGH YEAR: 2014 COUNTRY: UNITED KINGDOM LENGTH: 22 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 43 LEGO TURING MACHINE

This short documentary is about the LEGO Turing it today. He was a visionary, one of the few people of his Machine, built by Jeroen van den Bos and Davy Landman time who recognized the role the computer would play at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), Amsterdam. It for humanity. The Turing Machine (1936) is an adequate was built for CWI’s exposition ”Turings Erfenis” in honor model of a computer. It can do anything the computers of of the centenary of Alan Turing’s birth on 23 June 1912. today or tomorrow can do.

Alan Turing was a brilliant mathematician who helped define the theoretical model of the computer as we know

DIRECTOR: ANDRE THEELEN PRODUCED BY: CWI YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: NETHERLANDS LENGTH: 2 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

44 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 SIMPLY COMPLEX

This stop-motion insight into the molecular world of DNA and the genome is trying to grasp the complexity of the genome, which goes hand in hand with the technology to understand it. What can now fit on a memory stick would once have been too much for a tower of computers. The human genome project took 13 years and $2.7bn, now a full genome sequence can now be done in 2 days, for a millionth of the cost.

DIRECTOR: CAMERON DUGUID PRODUCED BY: CAMERON DUGUID, SCOTTISH DOCUMENTARY INSTITUTE YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: UK (SCOTLAND) LENGTH: 9 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 45 TOMORROW’S WORLD: A HORIZON SPECIAL

This film delves in to the world of invention, revealing the people and technologies set to transform all our lives. By meeting some of the world’s foremost visionaries, mave- ricks and dreamers the film examines the conditions that are promising to make the 21st century a golden age of innovation. From entrepreneurs that are driving a new space race to the Nobel Prize winning scientist leading a nanotech revolution, this is a tour of the people and ideas delivering the world of tomorrow, today.

DIRECTOR: LARS BECKER-LARSEN PRODUCED BY: GITTE RANDLØV YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: DENMARK LENGTH: 60 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

46 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 THE DREAM FLIGHT UNDER MICROGRAVITY

Microgravity doesn’t necessarily occur in outer space undertaking research at the international space station. only. With human ingenuity and technological advan- This very same institute, every year, also opens a win- ces, we can finally succeed in simulating a gravity- dow of opportunity for youth delegates both from Japan free environment similar to that of outer space here and from Southeast Asian countries to participate in a in our atmosphere. The Japan Aerospace Exploration project titled the “Student Zero-gravity Flight Experiment Agency (JAXA), one of the most renowned space tech- Contest”. The students are selected by presenting their nology research institutes in the world is committed to own research projects in different fields and pitting their training future astronauts, developing satellites, and scientific wits against one another.

DIRECTOR: PARITAT TIENTHONG PRODUCED BY: NSTDA YEAR: 2014 COUNTRY: THAILAND LENGTH: 12 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 47 THE AQUANAUTS - KUWAIT

The Goethe-Institut Gulf Region organised the film project titled The Aquanauts in 2013/2014 to facilitate a cross-border dialogue about what water means for the region. In this episode about Kuwait, a school day without water is explored. The students imagine the fright- ening scenario of what would happen if the school would have no water.

DIRECTOR: PASCH SCHOOLS STUDENTS PRODUCED BY: BOSSE FILM, GOETHE-INSTITUT GOLF-REGION YEAR: 2014 COUNTRY: KUWAIT LENGTH: 12 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 12 CATEGORY: SECONDARY LEVEL

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FILMS FOR UNIVERSITY LEVEL GRAPHENE: SKETCHES OF OUR FUTURE

Amazing technological marvels can be found all around scientists had theorized about graphene for decades, us nowadays. In the case of graphene, you needn’t look it was first produced in the lab in 2004. Because it is further than a pencil scratching. Graphene is pure carbon virtually two-dimensional, it interacts oddly with light in the form of a very thin, nearly transparent sheet, and with other materials. This 5 minute short film basically one atom thick. It is remarkably strong for its explains some of graphene’s phenomena and the research very low weight (100 times stronger than steel) and it done at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research. conducts heat and electricity with great efficiency. While

DIRECTOR: JON PARNELL & MALTE DERKS PRODUCED BY: JON PARNELL & MALTE DERKS YEAR: 2014 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 5 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

52 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 POST-PETROLEUM AGE

The world is talking about an energy revolution, but Is chemistry without petroleum possible? The chemist hardly anyone is mentioning a chemical revolution. and entrepreneur Hermann Fischer believes it is. For However, also within the chemical industry there is an 30 years now he has argued for plant-based chemistry acute danger of running out of resources. The industry – they have the potential to replace petroleum products relies even more heavily on petroleum than the energy with oils, sugar, resin, starch and fibres. sector. Almost 90% of products produced in the chemical industry contain petroleum, from synthetic materials, to washing powder, to cosmetics, medicine and even colour.

DIRECTOR: ANNE HOFFMANN PRODUCED BY: DEUTSCHE WELLE YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: GERMANY LENGTH: 28 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 53 THE LITHIUM REVOLUTION

In a time of global resource shortage and increasing electronic mobility. Is lithium an answer to the imminent energy prices, it is lithium that is on the way to becoming energy crisis and key to the future? A high-stakes power one of the most promising natural resource of the 21st play with global repercussions is underway. century. Lithium is the basis for a new kind of battery technology and thus a prerequisite for the spreading of

DIRECTOR: ANDREAS PICHLER PRODUCED BY: GEBRUEDER BEETZ FILMPRODUKTION, FILMSTIFTUNG NRW, EED, MEDIA YEAR: 2012 COUNTRY: GERMANY AND SPAIN LENGTH: 52 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

54 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 SUPERCOMPUTERS

Supercomputers act as catalysts of the research projects shaping our future. ”Supercomputers” is a short documentary that illustrates the impact of high performance computing on science, technology, and society. Through interviews and high-end data visualizations the film explains research projects ranging from molecular dynamics to astrophysics, nanotechnology, or personalized medicine.

DIRECTOR: FERNANDO CUCCHIETTI PRODUCED BY: BARCELONA SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER VISUALIZATION TEAM YEAR: 2014 COUNTRY: SPAIN LENGTH: 15 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 55 TAMING THE QUANTUM WORLD

Physicists have succeeded in taming the mysterious Copenhagen, on which the two physicists immediately got quantum world, and it is now being used in the into a hefty argument about the peculiar quantum world. development of the quantum computers of the future. Taming the Quantum World tells the story of how the The revolutionary quantum computer will breach any craziness of quantum physics is now being transformed form of Internet security, but it will also give us a new into practical reality. approach to encryption impervious to any surveillance, and contribute to solving global energy problems.

Lars Becker-Larsen’s film takes us back to the legendary tram ride during Albert Einstein’s visit to Niels Bohr in

DIRECTOR: LARS BECKER-LARSEN PRODUCED BY: GITTE RANDLØV YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: DENMARK LENGTH: 47 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

56 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 THE JOY OF LOGIC

This BBC production is a sharp, witty, mind-expanding Aristotle to Alice in Wonderland and Sci-Fi to supercom- and exuberant foray into the world of logic with computers to tell the fascinating story of the quest for cer- puter scientist Dave Cliff. Following in the footsteps of tainty and the fundamentals of sound reasoning itself. the award-winning The Joy of Stats and its sequel, Tails You Win – The Science of Chance, The Joy of Logic takes viewers on a new BBC Four roller-coaster ride through philosophy, maths, science and technology all of which, under the bonnet, run on logic. The film journeys from

DIRECTOR: CATHERINE GALE PRODUCED BY: BBC YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: UK LENGTH: 60 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 57 ROBOT REVOLUTION: WILL ROBOTS SURPASS HUMANS?

Humanoid robots are being created to meet increasing a project to develop humanoid robots that will be able worldwide demand. Such robots can move on their own to provide emergency services in the event of a major volition, climb stairs, and even handle tools. The recent disaster. Meanwhile Honda, the company behind ASIMO, nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan triggered the one of the world’s top robots, is speeding ahead with the current increase in their development. Unfortunately, development of even more advanced robots to work on the disaster proved that robots specialized in performing the nuclear power plants in Fukushima. This film explores single tasks aren’t sufficient. In situations and places what’s happening at the forefront of the robot revolution. inaccessible to humans, robots need to be able to make intelligent decisions and handle many different tasks. The United States Department of Defence has launched

DIRECTOR: YOSHIKAZU IKAWA, TATSUSHI TACHIBANA PRODUCED BY: NHK IN ASSOCIATION WITH NHK ENTERPRISES, INC. YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: JAPAN LENGTH: 50 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

58 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 CATALYST: 3D VIRUS

Imagine a world where viruses didn’t exist and the only by. Using a supercomputer, 3.6 million atoms were mani- viruses were virtual ones. Scientists could research viru- pulated to produce a biologically accurate 3D simulated ses safely and efficiently without the need for costly model of the poliovirus. This is now being used as a tool- lab setups and time–hungry experiments. This could be kit model for other viruses of public health concern. the reality if the 3D poliovirus model is anything to go

DIRECTOR: INGRID ARNOTT PRODUCED BY: SIMON PAMPENA YEAR: 2013 COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA LENGTH: 7 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 59 THE SUM OF ITS PARTS

Featuring some of the world’s foremost robot researchers with technology. Yet, by observing their successes and alongside tomorrow’s future leaders in robotics, this film failures along the way, what becomes clear is that robots explores the messy front lines of the crusade to make actually have a lot to teach us about what it means to be robots part of our everyday experience. From initial human. The Sum of Its Parts is a celebration of hands-on sketches, to soldering wires, to programming actions human creativity, and a contemplation of our deep need and performing experiments “in the wild”, scientists, for connection and community as a source of meaning in high school students, and artists obsessed with bringing our lives. robots to life are shaping a new era in our relationship

DIRECTOR: FIONA OTWAY PRODUCED BY: SUPPORTED BY PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION USA & TEMPLE UNIVERSITY YEAR: 2014 COUNTRY: USA LENGTH: 57 MIN AGE GROUP: ABOVE 16 CATEGORY: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

60 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 ORGANIZERS VENUES & SPONSORS

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 61 Film Development Council of the Philippines Goethe-Institut Philippinen www.fdcp.ph G/4-G/5 Adamson Center Quezon City Science Interactive Center 121 Leviste St., Salcedo Village Nueva Ecija Street Bry. Santo Cristo Bago www.goethe.de/manila Bantay Quezon City, Philippines 1227 Makati City, Philippines Film Cultural Exchange Program 26th flr. Export Bank Plaza Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. cor. Chino Mercedes-Benz Roces, Makati City, Philippines CATS Motors, Inc. Felta 1008 EDSA Greenhills, Felta Multi Media Center, No. 18 Notre Dame San Juan 1502, Metro Manila Street, Cubao, Quezon City, 1109 www.felta.ph

National Library of the Philippines T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Philippines web.nip.gov.ph/nlp/ Department of Education 2/F Department Of Educatio Building, Ablan Foundation Deped, Meralco Avenue, 12 Hernando Ave., Brgy. 8 San ]Pasig City, Philippines Vicente, 2900 Laoag City www.deped.gov.ph ASEAN Center for Biodiversity www.krisablan.com 3F ERDB Building Forestry Campus, College, Laguna, Philippines ersity.org

Department of Science and Technology DOST Bldg. Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig, Philippines Leyte Normal University www.dost.gov.ph U.S. Embassy Paterno St, Downtown, 1201 Roxas Blvd, City of Manila 1000 Tacloban City, Leyte www.manila.usembassy.gov www.lnu.edu.ph

The Mind Museum J.Y. Campos Park, 3rd Ave, Taguig City www.themindmuseum.org Cornerstone German European School Manila 156 20th Ave., Cubao, Quezon City 75 Swaziland Street, Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque, 1711 Metro Manila www.gesm.org Manila Ocean Park Luneta Philippines www.manilaoceanpark.com/main/ Philippine Science Centrum E-Com Building, Riverbanks Center Marikina City Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs www.science-centrum.ph Unit 703 West Mansions Condominium, Zamboanga St., Brgy. Nayong Kanluran, Museo Pambata Foundation Inc. Quezon City, Philippines 1104 Roxas Boulevard corner South Drive, UP – Deutscher Verein (02) 332-8151 (telefax) or (02) 263-1358 Manila Philippines University of the Philippines [email protected] www.museopambarta.org

62 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 CONTRIBUTORS & SPECIAL THANKS

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 63 FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

Andreas Klempin Regional Project Manager, Goethe-Institut Thailand Dr. Petra Raymond Director, Goethe-Institut Philippinen Shadin Kitma Program Coordinator, Goethe-Institut Philippinen Grace Torres Project Coordinator, Goethe-Institut Philippinen Ruby Cristobal Department of Science and Technology Marivic Abcede Department of Education Kayen de Vera Evaluation Committee

JURY

Ruby Cristobal Department of Science and Technology Joseph Jacob Department of Education Maribel Garcia The Mind Museum Princess Grace C. Wooden US Embassy Ronald Fernando Museo Pambata Egbert Amoncio Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs Eisen Bernardo Asian Center for Biodiversity

SPECIAL THANKS

Dr. Dina Ocampo Department of Education Dr. Jocelyn Andaya Department of Education Joseph Jacob Department of Education Marivic Abcede Department of Education Dr. Wilma Brawner Department of Science and Technology Dr. Josette T. Biyo Department of Science and Technology Maricel Montero Museo Pambata Noreen Parafina Museo Pambata Ronn Fernando Museo Pambata Maribel Garcia The Mind Museum Camile Velvez The Mind Museum Juuya Reyes The Mind Museum

64 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 Dessirie Gestiada Manila Ocean Park Mylene Abiva Quezon City Science Interactive Center Manny Manalo Quezon City Science Interactive Center Mylene Abiva Felta Inc. Karen Cantos Philippine Science Centrum Leslie Anne Jose ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Pamela Reblora ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Eisen Bernardo ASEAN Centre for Biodiversty Egbert Amoncio Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs Carlo Recto Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs Jan Aureo Bihag Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs Princess Wooden US Embassy Dr. Maricel Gomez Leyte Normal University Teddy Granados Film Development Council of the Philippines Quentin Cu-Unjiheng Film Development Council of the Philippines Wilma Isleta Film Development Council of the Philippines Maricel Urena National Library Alexandria Bergado UP Deutscher Verein Ethel Concepcion German European School Manila Monika Bér Goethe-Institut Kristian Ablan Ablan Foundation Jenice Santos The Purplenook Multimedia Services

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