Film submissions now Closed - EXCEPT for Sembene Ousmane prize entries

The Zanzibar International Film Festival NO LONGER ACCEPTS ENTRIES.

Normally the festival accepts applications for all African films and films from the Dhow Countries region- South East Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, The Persian Gulf, Iran, Pakistan, and the Indian Ocean Islands.

Films must be directed by an African or from a Dhow country and produced after 2007. ZIFF reserves the right to accept any films with a specific interest to the festival.

Films should preferably depict the Festival theme; HOPES IN HARMONY. Films on this theme will be given priority and we encourage filmmakers to submit works in any genre, in features, documentaries, short films, animation and music videos.

We will accept submissions of works in progress; however, films must be completed no later than May 15, 2010.