ZIFF ANNOUNCES FILM SCHOOLS PROGRAM!

ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FILM SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The Zanzibar International Film Festival is committed to supporting the growth of the film education sector in Africa and is therefore excited to announce the inaugural Film School category and competition for films produced by film school students from across Africa.

ZIFF recognises that the creative industries have becoming a critical driver of African economies, with filmmaking as one of the key growth areas. The rapid expansion of film schools and students across the continent is testament to this growing industry.

ZIFF 2017 invites film schools and any students enrolled in film school from across Africa to submit their films, at no charge, and also to take part in a full Film School Program that will take place in Stone Town from July 8th – 16th during ZIFF 2017. The festival will be honored to host students as they experience ZIFF’ journey, collaborate with other students, and have the opportunity to learn from some of the continent’s best.
The Film School Program will consist of the following:

· Selection of 12 short films made by film students

· Screening of the selected films in a competitive section during ZIFF 2017

· Special Jury Prize allocated to choose the winning film (s)

· Students who attend ZIFF will be participating to master classes, reserved workshops and organized meetings organized during ZIFF 20th for them.

ZIFF will be hosting film workshops in different disciplines of cinema where students will be able to learn from professionals working in the industry. These 4 workshops will be focused on the practical skills required for producing films and will be presented by top professional cinema experts from the region and beyond.

· Acting Workshop: Two top professional actors from the Nigerian Nollywood industry will lead a workshop for actors and actresses. There are a variety of skills that need to be mastered to achieve believable and emotive performances.

· The Role of Music in Film: Rashid Lanie, an award-winning composer from South Africa will lead this important workshop on the use and composition of music for film.

· Graphics for Film: Trailers, titles, credits, posters and merchandise. Erik Tak (Cameroun) and other experts in the field will lead this workshop.

· Documentary Filmmaking: To empower young film makers, journalists and media professionals to tell meaningful stories about society and develop their career in film production and the media.
Please note the following:

· Ziff will try assist in the cost of accommodation for the students whose films are selected and who are able to attend.

· ZIFF will facilitate the search of partners who could facilitate travel expenses but cannot guarantee that travel expenses are covered for selected films.

· Entry is FREE please contact: filmschool@ziff.or.tz

· Deadline is 1st June 2017

For Film Schools wishing to contribute further to the project by sponsoring bursaries as prizes, or by hosting Master Classes – please contact the program coordinators.

Joel Karekezi (Rwanda) - Lara Preston (South Africa) at filmschool@ziff.or.tz

For more information: www.ziff.or.tz or www.facebook.com/ZanzibarInternationalFilmFestival

Lara Preston
Head Cape Town
+(27)823467176
lara@redflag.co.za