ZIFF invites short films Elton Mjanana
Elton Mjanana

Elton Mjanana

Yeukai Karengezeka Arts Correspondent
Preparations for this year’s Zimbabwe International Film Festival slated for October are taking shape with organisers inviting entries for the short film project.
Organisers said the applications are due on August 15 and only those that will be successful will be showcased at the festival that will run from October 4 to 11.
Festival coordinator, Elton Mjanana said they are looking for applications from aspiring, emerging and established filmmakers with ideas and concepts for film.
“Script writers are invited to submit story ideas on any subject, but preferably stories that deal with contemporary Zimbabwean/African issues in keeping with this year’s Festival theme: ‘Universal African’.

“Scripts should exhibit wide creativity of the writer as they should be confined to a minimum three actors and set on one location.
“Genres can be from a cross-section of drama, comedy and horror. A first for the SFP is the introduction of the documentary genre, whereby it will also produce two documentary shorts,” he said.

Since 2002, the SFP has given young and emerging filmmakers the opportunity to produce their films, and helped launch the careers of many filmmakers; many of whom have gone on to become big names in the industry.

Some of the people who have benefited from this programme include Tongayi Arnold Chirisa, who has gone on to become Zimbabwe’s latest addition to Hollywood, Marian Kunonga, Nocks Chatiza and Tafadzwa Njovana among others.

To date, the project has produced over 32 high quality shorts that have been shown at various platforms internationally, including festivals like Durban International Film Festival and on broadcast platforms like DSTV. All participants will be given the opportunity to connect with the various local and international filmmakers expected to grace the festival this year, and to participate at various film forum workshops and master classes.

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