15th Festival of the Dhow Countries
7 - 15 July, 2012

East Africa’s largest film and arts festival, showcasing a broad spectrum of African and International creative works on the theme When Global Images Meet in Zanzibar. 

7 - 15 July, 2012

7 - 15 July, 2012

We are honoured to welcome you to our celebration of the 14th Zanzibar International Film Festival with the theme When Global Images Meet in Zanzibar.

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Latest News

  • Mini ZIFF is here!

    On 22nd January ZIFF will be holding a RED Carpet Event where Film producers, Actors and other film enthusiasts will congregate to celebrate the best of Bongo movies.

    To be held at the New Maisha Club in Dar Es salaam the evening promises to be a night to remember. Speaking of glamour, we expect the dazzling actors and actresses of Bongo movies and music scene to rock the red carpet.

  • ZIFF has now opened the Call for Film for ZIFF 2012 to take place 7-14th July 2012.

    ZIFF accepts full-length feature films, short films, animation, experimental and documentary films for this annual event. For submission criteria please see the ZIFF ENTRY Filmmaker Form 2012, herewith attached. (CLICK ON ZIFF BANNER Above)

    The 15th ZIFF is expected to be bigger than ever.

    The event will take place in Stone Town (Mji Mkongwe) in Zanzibar a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrating cultural resilience and film art.

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