News from the Film Festival

  • ZIFF MOURNS CHAIBA KOMBO

    CHAIBA KOMBO [1966-2012]

    It is with deep sadness that we received the news of Chaiba Kombo’s passing. Having known her for many years, there is no doubt that she was a dedicated writer who was very committed to developing her craft. In Tanzania today, where there is so much hype and excitement about a film industry, it is probably worth reflecting on why an individual like Chaiba, dedicated to education and professional development in her chosen field, found so little opportunity or support for her work.

  • ZIFF 2012 - A TRIBUTE TO STEVEN KANUMBA

    This year's ZIFF SWAHILI FILMS will be celebrating the Life of Steven Charles KANUMBA (RIP).

     

  • A RARE PHENOMENON IN NUNGWI ZANZIBAR

    Taken last week in Zanzibar off the Nungwi Coast.

    A very unusual phenomena for Zanzibar.

    When Global Images Meet in Zanzibar during ZIFF 2012.

      7th to 15th July 2012.

    You are all invited in Zanzibar.

  • TOBA FILM PREMIERE

    Congratulations to Director-Producer Cloud on the Premiere of his film TOBA.

    This director of immesurable creativity is a well known visitor to ZIFF and we are proud to see him acknowldge his links with Zanzibar.

    Cloud is a proud Zanzibari with credits as Zanzibar's most capped actor and has now turned his creative energies to directing.

    We look forward to watching Toba at ZIFF 2012!

     

  • TEN WEEKS TO GO!
  • COMING ALIVE!

    As we go to press the ZIFF office has come abuzz and the resplendent ZIFF 2012 Banner has gone up the 600 year Old Fort popularly known as Ngome Kongwe, around which the festival takes place.

    Karibu, as we say in Kiswahili- Welcome!

    All the major events happen within walking distance of the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) in Stonetown- everything is within 500-750meters of the Old Fort.

  • ZIFF AHOY!

    11 WEEKS TO GO!

    Livuteni hilo tanga, tukalitupe jarife,

    Mwari mwaya anaringa, utacheka hadi ufe!


  • REST IN PEACE STEVE KANUMBA

    We have received the death of Steve Kanumba with shock and consternation.

    Steve has been a constant visitor at ZIFF, a keen supporter and has won Awards at ZIFF both in 2010 and 2011.

    In January as the fotos above show he joined us at the Mini ZIFF festival in Zanzibar. The late Kanumba with Cloud,  JB, Irene Luwoya and Dean Nyalusi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly4GCcNfmI0&feature=youtu.be

    ULALE PEMA PEPONI KANUMBA

  • SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

    Submissions for all film categories for ZIFF 2012 are now closed.

    We thank all those who have submitted their films for believing in ZIFF and enhancing the work of highlighting the role of film in society.

    Selected films will be announced here online by or on 30th May 2012.

  • CALL FOR FILMS- ZIFF 2012

    Please see the green banner on the RIGHT of the page for film submissions.

    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 SUBMIT BUTTON Above)

    DEADLINE: MARCH 31st 

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