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Al Jazeera English exposes the murder of albinos in Tanzania
Tonight's episode of the groundbreaking Al Jazeera English series, 'Africa Investigates', exposes the murder of albinos in Tanzania, who are still being murdered for their body parts, despite promises...
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Film industry faces struggles despite exceptional potential
The stories are great, the supply chain of talent continues to deliver and so is an audience that is enthusiastic about films.However, despite the great potential, African films and filmmakers continue...
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SA Film rules the award night in Zanzibar
After 10 days of film viewing at four venues, the Zanzibar International Film Festival was coming to its climax. Anticipation filled the air as the awards night came ever closer. By Paul OwereTanzania
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African Film Development Awards holds June 29 in Dar es Salaam
The African Film Development Awards (AFDA) celebrate and recognizes outstanding individuals and organisations who have contributed towards the development of African cinema. This year’s awards will...
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AzamTV sets out to become another pan-continental pay TV challenger starting...
Despite the seemingly unassailable position of DStv in the pay TV market in Sub Saharan Africa, challengers keep coming forward to take them on. The latest challenger is AzamTV from Tanzania that has...
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Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom opens Zanzibar International Film Festival
“Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom opened The Zanzibar International Film Festival 2014 at ta glamorous event this past weekend at Zanzibar’s The Old Fort.Film FestivalsTanzania
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Ziff 2015: On-Line Film Submissions Now Open
The Zanzibar International Film Festival is the largest multi disciplinary art and cultural festival in Africa dedicated to the exhibition of films, music, panorama. Each year ziff exhibits more than...
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ZIFF announces nominees for Zuku Bongo Awards
The nominees for the Zuku Bongo Movie awards have been revealed and represent the region’s best in Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Producing and Acting. The nominations were announced at the Mini...
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ZIFF Hosts South African Films and Workshops
The Zanzibar International Film Festival is proud to host a series of events focused on South Africa that will include a range of South African guests including South African actress Leleti Khumalo,...
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ZIFF announces closing film
ZIFF is proud to announce its closing film, a perfect example of the synergies between film and music: I Shot Bi Kidude, Andy Jones’ follow up to, As Old as my Tongue, his biographical documentary on...
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ZIFF 2015 announces Award Winners
ZIFF 2015 awarded a host of prizes to top films from around the world this evening during a stellar closing ceremony at the Old Fort in Stone Town. Festival Director Dr.
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Zanzibar Film Festival Calls for Entries
ZIFF is excited to announce that the submission for films for the 2016 edition of ZIFF is now open.
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ZIFF extends focus to Diaspora Dhow countries
Also known as the Festival of the Dhow Countries, The Zanzibar International Film Festival, is pleased to announce its extend outreach to include engagement with filmmakers from diasporas of the Dhow...
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ZIFF 2015 announces official selection
The Zanzibar International Film Festival is the longest running film festival in East Africa, with global credibility and instant Pan-African recognition. ZIFF 2015 will take place from the 18th to the...
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East African Films Dominate ZIFF 2016 Awards
After eight days and evenings watching over 500 films, the sails were lowered for the 19th Zanzibar International Film Festival on Saturday night. A fully-packed amphitheatre, in the Old Fort was the...
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ZIFF to recognize Women Documentary Filmmakers
The Zanzibar International Film Festival is excited to announce a new special jury award category open specifically to women documentary filmmakers from Africa.
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Zanzibar International Film Festival Film Submissions Now Open
The team of the 21st annual Zanzibar International Film Festival announce is in attendance at DISCOP Johannesburg 2017 and has made a series of announcements. The Festival has officially announced the...
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East African Video Music Awards ZIFF & TRACE Mziki Calls for Entries
The Zanzibar International Film Festival, and East Africa’s No: 1 music video channel TRACE Mziki have announced the 2018 East African Music Video Award as part of a presentation at the Africa Hub at...
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Zanzibar TV Series in Competition Announced - ZIFF and The Africa Channel
The Africa Channel, proud sponsors of the inaugural Zanzibar TV Series Festival and The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), are excited to announce the 20 official titles entered into...
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ZIFF Presents Tribute to Winnie Mandela on South Africa Day
The Zanzibar International Film Festival, taking place in Stone Town Zanzibar from July 7th – 15th, in collaboration with the South African High Commission in Tanzania, is proud to present a tribute to...
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