04 NOV – 14 DEC 14 0 2 PHILIPPINES THEME: FUTUTRE TECHNOLOGIES www.sciencefilmfestival.org 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! SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 5 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. SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 7 GREETING WORDS 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! 8 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 GREETING WORDS 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. SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 9 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 12 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 14 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL PHILIPPINES 2014 15 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 tech- nology. 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 edu- cation landscape.