“It’s About the People” Film Premieres at the Zanzibar International Film Festival

Stone Town, Zanzibar — A documentary on voluntary male circumcision (VMMC) in Tanzania premiered at the 2014 Zanzibar International Film Festival on Sunday. The short film showcased how Tanzania is successfully scaling up VMMC services, with the potential to avert more than 3 million future HIV infections in the country.  The film was funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  Produced by...

Michuzi

Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

TheCitizen

22 Jul

Music & Film Combine at Zanzibar International Film Festival 2015

Monday was a special day at ZIFF 2015, with a unique and memorable day of film and music in perfect harmony.

 

10 years ago

Media Update

12 Mar

Zanzibar International Film Festival announces partnership with fastjet

Media Update
Zanzibar International Film Festival announces partnership with fastjet
Media Update
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2015 is proud to announce its partnership with fastjet, the low-cost pan-African, for this year's edition of East Africa's longest running festival. News Article Image for '<i>Zanzibar International Film Festival</i>.

 

10 years ago

Dewji Blog

14 May

Zanzibar International Film Festival & ZATI: Supporting Zanzibar Tourism

The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is a major tourist attraction, bringing thousands of guests to Zanzibar for the annual event.  Working with local hotels, tour operators and suppliers, ZIFF is also a stimulating force in the local tourist economy.

In order to further contribute to Zanzibar tourism, ZIFF is proud to announce its partnership with ZATI, Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors. ZIFF and ZATI will be working together to promote ZIFF and Zanzibar as a destination...

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

24 Jul

It’s films, music and dance at Zanzibar International film Festival 2015

“Apart from the fact that the festival came along with Eid celebration this year we have managed to bring several artists that everyone would like to see performing” SAID PROF MARTIN MUHANDO

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

27 Jul

Zanzibar International Film Festival 2015 announces award winners

Here are the official awards presented at the Zanzibar International Film Festival 2015

 

10 years ago

Michuzi

11 Apr

Zanzibar International Film Festival mourn Garissa attack victims

As Chair of the Zanzibar International Film Festival I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences and Pole to the people and relatives of those directly affected by the shocking massacre in North Kenya. ZIFF stands together with the people of Kenya and condemn this heinous attack on the peace loving neighbours and East African Community partners. As an arts organisation our duty has always been to promote enduring peace and exchange between cultures and we have gained enormously from...

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

24 Jul

BEHIND THE VEIL- Farouque Abdela Launches Long anticipated book at Zanzibar International Film Festival 2015

He has shown his designs,  some created for members of  the UAE Royal family and celebrities including Maya Angelu in shows across the world.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

09 Aug

PROFILE : The man behind Zanzibar film festival

At the age of 63, one would expect Prof Martin Mhando, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) to be old-looking and perhaps frail.

 

11 years ago

Michuzi

I SHOT BI KIDUDE - PREVIEW of work in progress - Friday July 19th - Durban International Film Festival

Bi Kidude during her lifetime. Picture taken by Muhidin Issa Michuzi.
More coverage of Bi Kidude by this blog CLICK HEREAward-winning UK film-maker Andy Jones will enter the final leg of a decade long journey when he brings a preview of his latest film to Durban International Film Festival in South Africa on 19th July. ‘I Shot Bi Kidude’ recounts the dramatic final months in the life of the world’s oldest singer, Zanzibar’s Bi Kidude who died last year at a reported age of 102. The film is yet...

 

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