Zanzibar International Film Festival, Tanzania

The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) organizes the annual event now known as the Festival of the Dhow Countries. Since the first festival in 1998 the importance of cinema in society is recognised. While influencing this perception the organization has sought to develop an event that would provide opportunities for both film makers and audiences to interact and celebrate work that is reflective of the region, particularly East Africa, and the territories of the Indian Ocean basin.

The organisation’s mission is to internationally promote and to develop film and other relevant cultural industries as tools for social and economic growth in the region. The aims were shaped in response to the challenges faced by African film makers, artists and cultural professionals.

Period

ZIFF, Network Partner from 1 January 2004 to 1 December 2006. They received 216,000 Euros for this period of three years.

Website

www.ziff.or.tz

 

From the film 'Yellow Card' by John Riber, Zimbabwe 2000

From the film 'Bye Bye Africa' by Mahamat Saleh Haroun, Tschad 1998

 

Network Partnerships

The Prince Claus Fund has an extensive international network of individuals and organisations. With a select number of organisations that are active in various cultural fields around the world, the Fund has forged formal long term agreements to work together.

Each year two network partners are chosen by the Prince Claus Fund. The selection is made by the Prince Claus Fund and its international board of advisors. No open applications are accepted for this programme.
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For information on the Network programme please contact Joumana El Zein J.elzein@princeclausfund.nl