Film script writers benefit from workshop

ZIFF Now accepts sample film scripts for Short Films or Feature length Films for applicants to the Script writing Workshops to be held during ZIFF 2015.
ZIFF imeanza kupokea miswada ya skript za filamu ndefu na fupi kwa wanaotaka kujiunga na Warsha za uandishi wakati wa ZIFF 2015..
Contact/Wasiliana na:Phone: +255 773411499           +255 777350700e-Mail filmdept@ziff.or.tzNawatakia Siku njema.
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Dear Stakeholder, Remember the ZUKU script writing  Competition that we have on the ZIFF website?
http://www.ziff.or.tz/2014/03/30/commissioning-feature-length-films-zuku-tvs-swahili-movies-chann/
Following requests from stakeholders Submissions for the ZUKU Commissioning of Feature-length  films Competition for Zuku Television and Swahili-movies-channel the submission deadline has been extended to 30th April. Please follow appropriate submission guidelines 
We are extending the Call...

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