Organisers of this year’s International Images Film Festival (IIFF), which runs from 23
to 31 August in the Zimbabwean cities of Harare, Bulawayo and Binga under the
theme, Women Alive – Women of Peace, are calling for entries.
Says festival founder Tsitsi Dangarembga: “The festival promises viewers inspirational
stories about women who have overcome their odds. Selected films will provide a
window into new worlds and new possibilities.”
Locally produced documentaries that go beyond the headlines to tell powerful,
evocative stories that also entertain audiences will compete in the newly introduced
best local documentary category.
Other categories have been introduced to encourage local filmmakers to tell the
Zimbabwean story the Zimbabwean way. IIFF is looking for stories that inform, inspire
and educate locals and positively impact on their communities.
Categories in the 35mm format comprise best film, best director, best
cinematographer, best actress, best script, and the film that best depicts the festival
theme. The non-celluloid format includes the best film in other formats category, as
well as the best short film and best documentary categories.
Outstanding Zimbabwean filmmakers will once again be recognised in the Shasha/
Ingcitshi/ Zim Experts (SIZE) category.
The closing night of IIFF will be marked by an awards ceremony to honour the
outstanding films.
Entries for IIFF close on 31 May.
(Source: ICAPA Trust)
