ZIFF 2015 Film Entry Form
The 18th Zanzibar International Film Festival
18th – 26th July 2015
SUBMISSION APPLICATION
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2015
Film Title:___________________________________________________________________________
English Title (if different) ________________________________________________________________
Registered Film for: Competition___________
Non- competition___________
Running Time: ___________ Country of Origin: _________________ Year of Copyright:
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Original Language: ____________________________ English Subtitles: ____ Yes _____ No
Production Date: ____________
Director’s first film: _____Yes _____No
Director’s Name: _______________________ Producer’s Name______________________________
Director’s Nationality: _____________________Producer’s Nationality:___________________________
Address: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________
Email:_________________________________ Email: ______________________________________
PLEASE TICK THE APPROPRIATE GENRE:
____Fiction
___ Documentary ____ Animation
FESTIVAL PRESENTATION FORMAT: ___Color
____Short Fiction
____BW Dubbed in ______ Subtitled in
DVD SENT BY:
Name: __________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________________
Email: _______________________________________________
Awards Received: _______________________________________________________________
ZIFF 2015 Film Entry Form
ZIFF 2015 Film Entry Form
PLEASE NOTE:
 ZIFF does not pay screening fee.
 Once the film is selected you will be required to send Screening Copy. Films will be removed
from the program if we do not receive the Screening copy 2 weeks after release of selected films.
 We are accepting DVD, Bluray and MOV/H264 files. You can also send an online screener link
for submission.
 Please send 2 DVDs or Online Link for Jury Selection purposes.
By submitting ___________________________________________________ (film title),
the undersigned warrants that (s)he has the right to submit and exhibit the above-indicated film to
ZIFF and will indemnify and hold harmless the Festival, its directors, management, staff, and
sponsors, against any and all claims arising out of ZIFF’s exhibition and promotion of said film
should such film be programmed as part of the 2015 ZIFF.
Further, I agree that ZIFF may use up to a 5 minutes of said film for promotional purposes.
I also accept that the ZIFF takes place in the ZIFF non-commercial outreach program in Tanzania
where my film may also be shown later in the year.
Submitted by:
Signature________________________________________
___________________________________
Print Name
Date _____________________________
_____________________________
Title
PLEASE MAKE SURE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND SIGNED
ZIFF 2015 Film Entry Form
ZIFF 2015 Film Entry Form
About ZIFF: the Zanzibar International Film Festival is the largest multi disciplinary art and cultural
festival in Africa dedicated to the exhibition of films, music, art, and cultural advocacy panoramas.
Each year ZIFF exhibits more than 80 films made from around the world. The 18th ZIFF will take
place between 18th -26th July 2015 in Stone town, Zanzibar. The theme of the Festival 2015 is
WAVES and VISIONS.
Workshops: ZIFF is the largest meeting of film and cultural workers in East, Central and Southern
Africa. We offer a number of Workshops, Forums and Exhibition featuring the world known artists,
scholars, researchers and authors. Invitations may be made to participating filmmakers to attend the
festival at ZIFF’s expense however the priority goes to African filmmakers.
Eligibility: ZIFF is currently accepting applications from African filmmakers (including the African
Diaspora) and films from the Dhow Countries’ region- India, Pakistan, South East Asia, the Arabian
Peninsula, The Persian Gulf, and the Indian Ocean Islands. Films from Europe, North America and
Australia may also be submitted out of competition but all documentary films are viable for
competition. All films must have been produced after June 2012. ZIFF however, reserves the right to
accept any film with specific interest to the festival. Films reflecting the theme of global cultural
interaction, cultural encounters or sociocultural commentary will be given priority and we encourage
filmmakers to submit works in any genre. We will accept submissions of works in progress. However,
films must be semi-completed no later than April 1st, 2015. Submission deadline is 31st January
2015.
Competition: The main competition is only for filmmakers from the Dhow countries. These include
countries of the Indian Ocean Rim and Indian Ocean Islands, the Arabian Peninsula including Iran,
Iraq and Afghanistan. All African countries are eligible for competition.
ZIFF competition categories are: Best Feature films, Documentary, Short/Animation and East
African Films. The ZIFF Board will also offer the Chairperson’s Award and Lifetime Achievement.
Other competitions are limited to the specified categories of entries including:
Official competition: This section is reserved for feature and short films, fictional or documentary
films shot on film or DV, by African and Dhow Country directors.
Documentary section: This Section is Open to all countries in all formats and genres.
Films on Development (Sembene): This section is open to video films by African directors, African
Diaspora and cultural partner producers.
With the exception of Lifetime Achievement Award, all films are judged by independent jury panels.
The Juries
 The official ZIFF jury for Dhow films is an international jury composed five (5) members at the
most.
 There will also be other Juries composed of not more than 3 members
 No jury member must be involved in the direction, production or distribution of a competing
film.
 A certificate of participation is issued to all winning films.
The Prize List
In acknowledgement of the great role that films play in contemporary society ZIFF offers 16 Prizes
during the festival. Awards are a measure of value that the industry accords and offers filmmakers as
acknowledgement of their creativity, innovation and status in society.
ZIFF 2015 Film Entry Form
ZIFF 2015 Film Entry Form
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The ZIFF Jury will offer the Dhow Awards in the following Categories:
Feature films; Documentary; Short/Animation; East African Films
The ZUKU African Film Awards for: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best African Film, People’s
Choice. Each of these Awards have a monetary value.
The ZIFF Board will offer The Bi Kidude Award
The SIGNIS Jury will present its SIGNIS Award and East African Talent Award ($1000) to
films that exemplify universal and spiritual values that enhance human dignity, justice and
tolerance.
SAVE THE CHILDREN will present a Children’s and Human Rights Award for the best film
that expresses issues regarding children.
THE VERONA JURY AWARD: Is awarded to the best African feature film in competition at
ZIFF.
THE SEMBENE OUSMANE DEVELOPMENT FILMS PRIZE ($5000) (offered in
collaboration with GIZ-Germany) is for the Best African film on the theme of development
cooperation.
Submission Procedures: (Entry is Free)
A signed and fully completed application with publicity materials must be submitted with a DVD. To
be eligible for programming, the entire application MUST be completed and signed.
The submission deadline is 31st January 2015.
Completed Entry Form including technical and artistic data, synopsis in English and Director’s Bio, 2
DVDs of the film for selection and jury purposes
Please mail your submissions and accompanying materials to:
ZIFF- Ngome Kongwe
Mizingani Road
P.O. BOX 3032,
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
Tél: (255) 773 411 499 / Fax: (255) 777 419 955
Email: filmdept@ziff.or.tz
Please include synopsis, director's bio-data and 2 DVDs
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Freight costs of selected films must be paid by the producer. ZIFF will not be responsible
DVD’s lost or damaged in the mail. ZIFF is neither responsible for initial poor condition of
DVDs.
Selection results will be available, on May 30th 2015 on www.ziff.or.tz
Any film at ZIFF may have up to five (5) public screenings at the most, including one
press showing. Please note that ZIFF undertakes a post-festival Outreach program on
the Islands of Pemba and Unguja and in Tanzania Mainland between July and December
each year.
The five showings include those shown within the Outreach program. However, further
screenings could be organized with the Producer’s consent.
Return of films will be at the request and cost of the Producers.
Keep this page for your reference. Please do not return it with your application and DVDs.
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ZIFF 2015 Film Entry Form