ZIFF Talks & Press Conferences Press Release

A golden opportunity to connect with some of the most exciting African and international filmmakers, special guests and music performers, at the daily ZIFF Talks & Press Conferences, as Zanzibar International Film Festival kicks off this Saturday 18th June.
The Opening Talk and Press Conference is on Saturday 18th June 3pm at Seyyida Hotel, when musician Oliver Mtukudzi will join Festival Director Martin Mhando. Oscar nominated Producer Donald Ranvaud (City of God, The Constant Gardener) and Clouds Entertainment to discuss the exciting program of film, workshops and music on offer at ZIFF 2011.
There will be a full schedule of talks everyday at 3pm at Seyyida Hotel, including African fillmmakers such as Xena Bautarizah (Making the Band), Javed Jafferji (Journey to State House), Amitabh Aurora (Glamour) and Bob Nyanja (The Rugged Priest). The stars and director of big South African soccer film Taka Takata will be speaking on the 23rd June.
One of the most exciting parts of the Zanzibar Film Festival is the stellar line-up of workshops and masterclasses led by some of the world’s top professionals. Hollywood Camerman Barry Braverman (The Darjeeling Ltd), Documentary Maker Nick Broomfield (Biggie & Tupac) and TV Producer Paul Miller will all be joining the ZIFF Talks series.
Daily ZIFF Talks is a great way to learn from the professionals as well as connect with some of the most exciting up-and-coming filmmakers.
ZIFF is East Africa’s largest Arts festival, and celebrates the unique cultural heritage of Africa and the Dhow. “A Season of Visions” is the inspiring theme of the 2011 festival, with 71 films shown over 8 days of festivities.
Contact:
press@ziff.or.tz
065 6886981
Further Information:
Daily Press Conferences 18th June Special Opening Press ConferenceSeyyida Hotel 3pm1) Martin Mhando (ZIFF Festival Director) 2) Special Guest Donald Ranvaud (Producer City of God)3) Clouds Entertainment rep will talk about the Music program
4) Oliver Mtukudzi – Zimbabwean music legend19th JuneSeyyida Hotel 3pm1) Xena Bautarizah (Producer, Making the Band) TZ20th JuneSeyyida Hotel 3pm1) Barry Braverman (HD workshop leader Nat Geogrphic,Discovery Channel) 2) Javed Jafferji (Director, The Journey to State House) TZ
21 JuneSeyyida Hotel 3pm1) Nick Broomfield (Documentary Maker - Workshop) UK **TBC
2) Professor Ikaweba Bunting – the new Festival Director of ZIFF introduced by exiting Festival Director Professor Martin Mhando
22nd JuneSeyyida Hotel 3pm1) Paul Miller (Workshop) USA2) Amitabh Aurora (Director, Glamour) UGANDA 23rd JuneSeyyida Hotel 3pm1) Damir Radonic (Director, Taka Takata) SA2) Mike Hax (Director, Living Positively) Kenya3) Bob Nyanja (The Rugged Priest) Kenya24th JuneSeyyida Hotel 3pm1) Laura Gamse (Director, The Creators) SA2) Lucilla Blackenburg (Director, A country For My Daughter) SA25th JuneSeyyida 3pm1) Boniface Mhella (Director, Manzese) TZ/Italy2) Sajani (Director, Ray of Hope)
3) Mugume Davidson (Black Hill) **NEW** +Please note Press Conferences may be subject to change++ Check the Notice Board outside The Old Fort each morning for information +
Zanzibar International Film Festival // 18th-26th June 2011
Stone Town, Zanzibar
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