Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), also known as Festival of the Dhow Countries.

Our Awards 2023

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WHEN THE LEEVES BROKE

BY MUSING DERRICK (CAMEROON)

The story of a prolific and invincible lawyer, who finds herself muddled in one of the largest corruption schemes in her country.


THE BODY POLITIC

BY GABRIEL GOODENOUGH (USA)

The story is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. It explores the theme through its portrait of a mayor during his leadership campaign and first year as Mayor.

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Presenting a ZIFF 2024

Mr Joseph Alban Mwale the CEO of Zanzibar international film festival. Earlier yesterday He was presenting a ZIFF 2024 to the stakeholders at Majestic Cultural Hub Panel Discussion...

Mr Hatibu Madudu

Mr Hatibu Madudu is Festival Director of Zanzibar international film festival 2024, when visited our stakeholders who support us every year at our festival.

ZIFF Board has announced new C.E.O

The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Joseph Mwale as the new Chief Executive Officer. The organization’s Board Chairperson, Chande Omary, made this announcement...

Kwaheri ZIFF

As we came to the end of my 14th ceremony as Festival Director I, again, said farewell to ZIFF. Naondoka kwa uamuzi wangu, pia nikiwa na..


The selection of films for this year's will be announced on July 15th.





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