Manifesto

The Science New Wave is characterized by its rejection of traditional scientific film conventions and stereotypes in favor of experimentation and personal expression.

The Science New Wave was established on August 26, 2016 in Lairoux, a commune in the Vendée department on the west coast of France.

During a town hall meeting, citizen scientists presented longitudinal data showing the devastating impact of human activity on the local bat population. To the surprise of many, these avid amateurs ended their talk with a short experimental film, revealing a new world from the perspective of an anguished bat and merging scientific research with surrealism.

Many (but not all) agreed on the vital importance of fusing science, the imaginary and cinema. One attendee decided to put pen to paper, drafting the early version of the manifesto.

The Science New Wave heavily draws inspiration from early cinema and the field of developmental biology.

The SNW Central Dogma is built on 6 fundamental traits yet, as any other living organism, it will keep evolving.

trait #1: Culture is Science. Science is Culture

trait #2: Diversity feeds the ecosystem

trait #3: Experiments become Cinema

trait #4: Structure dictates function

trait #5: Science & Story never collide

trait #6: WE ARE ALL MESSENGERS

Membership Benefits

As a Science New Wave member, you will join a growing ecosystem and receive a myriad of benefits including:

• Stream Curated Content: Access Monthly Issues, Weekly Spotlights, Live Showings, and Picks of the Day.

• Exclusive Account Features: Access Labocine tools such as Bulletin and My Manifesto Video directly through your My Account dashboard. (demo videos available).

• Collaborate and Share: Share your films, data, or works-in-progress with Habitat Members using the Habitat Sharing tool. Add Field Notes to your projects via Your Lab.

• Annual Festival Access: Enjoy a festival pass to the annual Science New Wave Festival and receive a submission waiver for one or more films.

• Open Call Applications: Apply to Science New Wave Open Calls (Symbiosis, Luminary Residency, Science New Wave Fund) and be considered for volunteer or internship opportunities.

• Host Events and Workshops: Get invitations and opportunities to host events or workshops at the Science New Wave Lab in Brooklyn and Galerie Labocine in Paris.

• Partner Perks: Discounts, curated tours, and passes organized by SNW Partners.

• SNW Store Discounts: Enjoy 20% off all merchandise, including t-shirts, caps, mugs, and tote bags.

• Science New Wave Manifesto: Receive a digital copy of the original Science New Wave Manifesto.

How to Join the Wave