ZIFF AWARDS 2026
We are excited to announce the awards that will be given at the upcoming Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2026. ZIFF is a festival that aims at discovering fresh talents in filmmaking in the Dhow Countries.
ZIFF GOLDEN DHOW AWARDS
The ZIFF Golden Dhow Award is given to the Best Feature film in the festival competition. Other awards in the competition include the following categories:
Best Feature Film
ZIFF Golden Dhow Award
Best Documentary Film
Golden Dhow Competition
Best East African Film
Golden Dhow Competition
Best Film Tanzania
Golden Dhow Competition
Best Short Film
Golden Dhow Competition
Best Animation Film
Golden Dhow Competition
Best Actor Tanzania
Golden Dhow Competition
Best Actress Tanzania
Golden Dhow Competition
SPECIAL AWARDS
The Chairman's Award
Special Recognition
The Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Recognition
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
Awards voted by the festival audience for their favorite TV Drama Series and actors.
Best Drama Series Tanzania
People's Choice
Best Actor in Drama Series Tanzania
People's Choice
Best Actress in Drama Series Tanzania
People's Choice
Best Drama Series East Africa
People's Choice
Best Actor in Drama Series East Africa
People's Choice
Best Actress in Drama Series East Africa
People's Choice