ZIFFT NEWS

Press Release: SFP Film Premier, ZIFF Awards Night

October 13, 2015

The Short Film Project 2015 (SFP) Film Premiere and Awards ceremony held last Friday was of great significance to the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) and the local film sector.This was due to several new features.The two SFP films, “Freedom” and “The Collector” presented important firsts. “Freedom”, written by Nigel Ndlovu and directed by Tawanda

ZIFF2015 Award Winners

October 10, 2015

Hi-Five Short Film Competition Winners 1st Prize: Igi Matope, “Fatima” 2nd Prize: Maston Mbewe, “Unfollow” 3rd Prize: Jonathan Samukange, “Human Encounter” Women Screenwriters’ Award Winner: Miriam Tanaka Ranganawa, “Rage” Runner-Up: Angeline Dimingo, “Venom of a Bitter Woman” Feature Films Category Best Feature Film: “The Man Who Saved The World” (Denmark) Best Director: Peter Antony, “The Man

Film Festival Showcases Japanese Cuisine

October 8, 2015

The Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF2015) gave the Embassy of Japan a platform to showcase their traditional culture, particularly their cuisine. Culinary art is a very important part of their traditional culture, said Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Yoshi Tendai Hiraishi, as he addressed guests before the screening of The Tale of Samurai Cooking: True Love

ZIFF, Katswe Support Fight Against Women Abuse

October 6, 2015

The Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) screened the film Dreamcatcher, in partnership with Katswe Sistahood as part of the ongoing 17th edition of the Festival to support the fight against the abuse of women. “Dreamcatcher” is a documentary film directed by Kim Longinotto focusing on Brenda Myers-Powell, a former prostitute who runs Dreamcatcher Foundation, a

Animation Useful In Promoting Local Language, Culture

October 6, 2015

Animator and Multimedia artist Claire Dongo said animated films can be used to teach and promote local languages and culture to younger generation. Dongo who spoke at the Nafuna Animation Campus workshop held on Tuesday as part of the ongoing Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) themed “Documation” said animators should consider working on more projects

Executive Director Thanks Partners For Supporting ZIFF2015

October 5, 2015

  The Zimbabwe International Film & Festival Trust (ZIFFT)’s Founder and Executive Director Mr. Nigel Munyati, extended gratitude to all its partners for making the 17th Edition of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF2015), themed “Documation, possible at a time when the country is facing enormous economic challenges. Speaking at the screening of Opening Night

ZIFF2015 Kicks Off

October 3, 2015

The Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) themed “Documation” kicks off today at Ster-kinekor, Borrowdale, with the screening of “Timbuktu”, a film directed by veteran Mauritanian filmmaker,Abderrahmane Sissako . According to ZIFF Director, Elton Mjanana the 17th edition will have over 100 of 54 films, making 13 venues around Harare. “The venues are Sam Levy’s Village

ZIFF Invites Women Screenplay Writers For Competition

September 30, 2015

ZIFF invites women writers who have not yet had a chance of getting their story produced into a film to submit 10 minute screenplays of their original work for competition. Tories must dwell on contemporary Zimbabwean issues and must be written by a Zimbabwean Writer. The outstanding screenplay will be awarded a cash prize on

ZIFF2015 Announces Initial Programme

September 18, 2015

The 17th Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF2015) to run from 3 to10 October in Harare, has announced its initial Programme from its 51 films due for screening. Topping the list will be world class films such as Timbuktu, The Man Who Saved The World, and Elephant’s Dream. Not to be outdone, local filmmakers have also

ZIFFT Spices 17th Edition Of Film festival

September 18, 2015

The Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust (ZIFFT) has introduced a new concept to the forthcoming 17th Film Festival, a five-minute film competition called The Hi-Five Short Film. This year’s festival runs from 3-10 October. ZIFFT therefore calls on local filmmakers, amateurs and professionals, to participate in this project which will revolutionize filmmaking by submitting