Our mission

At SciencEscape, our core mission is to bridge science and society through the power of visual storytelling. We operate through two main approaches: addressing the lack of training for researchers in science communication, and enriching the audiovisual landscape in the fields of science and culture.

Offering the general public captivating films on

essential scientific topics

Strengthening direct exchanges between scientists

and the public

Ensuring the future of science by bringing

science into schools with inspiring films

Encouraging young women to pursue

careers in science

Confronting the widely spread scientific misinformation on social media

The Power of Visual Storytelling

We conceive and develop our own audiovisual projects, overseeing every stage—from writing and production to distribution. This allows us to focus on topics of particular importance to society and to bring them to the screen according to our own vision.

We use our visual content as key tools to convey scientific messages to a broad audience by exploring a wide range of communication channels. All our productions are available free of charge online, on social media, and occasionally on public television, ensuring maximum visibility. Our commitment also extends to fostering direct dialogue between scientists and the general public, as well as with students, in order to strengthen the link between science and society. This is why a significant part of our mission is dedicated to the dissemination of our work, through the organization of interactive public screenings, school workshops, active participation in numerous film festivals, and collaborations with a wide range of partners to reach audiences from all backgrounds.

Training young scientists to communicate their research

Throughout our academic journeys, we observed a striking gap: little to no training is offered to future scientists, whether at the bachelor's, master's, PhD, or postdoctoral level, on how to communicate their research to the general public. The ability to simplify complex concepts and make them accessible is rarely taught, despite being crucial for connecting science with society.

This lack of training leads to real challenges: researchers often feel unprepared to engage with audiences outside academia. As a result, the gap between science and society continues to widen, fueling public disengagement from critical issues and opening the door to misinformation. That’s why, believing in the power of visuals and storytelling, we support young scientists at various stages of their careers in learning how to convey complex messages through audiovisual content.

From the basics of science communication and writing storyboards, to filming, editing, and mastering video tools, we guide them through the entire process of creating compelling science videos. These trainings are delivered through both theoretical and hands-on workshops and courses, offered in universities, technical institutes, and polytechnic schools across Switzerland and internationally.

Our strengths

Extensive experience as researchers, videographers, and science communicators.

A multidisciplinary team accustomed to working in outdoor environments.

A deep understanding of scientific issues, particularly in the natural sciences.

A non-profit association officially recognized for public utility.

All our revenue is reinvested to achieve our ideal goal.

Whether you're a researcher, a representative of a public or private institution, a production company, a filmmaker, or someone interested in joining the SciencEscape adventure as a member, to develop your own projects and contribute to the evolution of our initiative, we would be thrilled to collaborate with you!