Science Film Festival: Nine and a Half – Every Insect Counts

The Science Film Festival 2026 takes place from 2 to 15 November in 10 Istrian towns. Theme of this year’s edition: artificial intelligence and a sustainable future. Organiser: Udruga tehničke kulture “Galileo Galilei”. Programme: 🎬 Nine and a Half – Every Insect Counts (10 min) Director: Diana Peßler · Germany · 2024 Insects form the foundation of ecosystems and are essential for pollination and food production, yet their populations are declining worldwide. The episode explores the causes and consequences of insect loss and explains why biodiversity depends on these small creatures. Taking part in a citizen science project, young volunteers help count insect species while experts share practical ways to support pollinators. The programme shows how individual actions can contribute to protecting key ecosystems. festival-znanstvenog-filma.eu