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The Ziff Nedua Launch was historical

The Ziff Nedua Launch was historical Yesterday’s ZIFF2023 Dar Press Launch was a historical event. The program was presented to the audience by the Festival Director, EU embassy officials, key sponsors for this year’s festival, and our media partner, Azam Media. The one-hour launch, which was a live broadcast, captivated viewers through Azam TV. Stay […]
OUR FIRST, IN-PERSON, REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENT!

OUR FIRST, IN-PERSON, REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENT! Happening from 25th June — 27th June 2023 in Old Town, Zanzibar We’re excited to announce that we will host a series of networking and capacity building workshops at the upcoming Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF). This is the first in-person event hosted by the ACP-EU Culture Program—Eastern Africa […]
TANZIA: LEILA SHEIKHTANZIA

Leo ZIFF tunalia, katuondoka Jasiri. Alikuwa jasiri wa mawazo na udiriki, Msema kweli asiyeogopa kuchukiwa, Mwoga wa aibu ya ukimya wa woga. Alikuwa kijinga cha moto kiwashao msitu, Mparamia mnazi si kwa mnazi ila nazi, Mpishi wa chakula cha wanaharakati, Akashika tama kwa kuona aibu ya mvivu. . Tama leo twalishika, katutoka wetu Leila, Hatuimbi […]
INTRODUCING ZIFF2023 SEMBENE OUSMANE FILM FOR DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION NOMINEES!

INTRODUCING ZIFF2023 SEMBENE OUSMANE FILM FOR DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION NOMINEES! We are thrilled to announce the nominees for this year’s Sembene Ousmane Film for Development Competition at #ziff edition. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supportive partners, GIZ. These 17 African short films will compete for a cash prize, with each of the top 3 […]
ZIFF2023 FILM PROGRAM

ZIFF2023 FILM PROGRAM
African Feminist and Poet Laureate, Prof Ama Ata Aidoo (Ghanaian) dies at age 81. Rest in Peace

African Feminist and Poet Laureate, Prof Ama Ata Aidoo (Ghanaian) dies at age 81. Rest in Peace(Ziff guest 2010)
EU Day at ZIFF2023

EU Day at ZIFF2023 Are you ready for EU Day at ZIFF2023? ZIFF continues its new tradition of hosting NATIONAL DAYS at the festival, and we are thrilled to announce that the 26th edition of the festival will once again feature EU DAY. On June 28, 2023, we will celebrate the profound impact of European […]
SELECTED FILMS FOR ZIFF 2023

ZIFF 2023 SELECTED FILMS FOR ZIFF 2023 FEATURE FILMS 18BOUNTY (Switzerland)L.I.F.E. (Nigeria)TWIN FLAME (USA/Nigeria)WANDONGWA (Tanzania)STILL OKAY TO DATE? (Tanzania)SOUDABEH (Iran)CITIZEN KWAME (Rwanda)WHEN THE LEVEES BROKE (Cameroon)WOUNDED PSYCHE (Iran)MISTER SISTER (Canada-USA)DODOMA (Tanzania)MARRIED TO WORK (Kenya)GEREZA (South Africa)BEHIND GATES (Cameroon)HALF OPEN WINDOW (Kenya)EONI2023 (Tanzania)KARMANYE (India) SHORT FILMS 45 AN IRISH GOODBYE (Ireland)DEEP (South Korea)THE MIST (South Korea)MOKSA’S […]
ZIFF FESTIVAL EVENTS 2023

ZIFF FESTIVAL EVENTS 2023 ZIFF 2021-FESTIVAL OF THE DHOW COUNTRIES 24 JUNE- 2 JULY 2023 Finding Identity The theme of the festival this year is Finding Identity (Kujitambua). What does it mean to find one’sidentity? Finding identity means defining one’s values, recognizing beliefs that are fundamental to one’s formation and evolution. But identities are not […]