Zanzibar International Film Festival

Established in 1997, the Zanzibar International Film Festival is East Africa’s premier multi-disciplinary cultural event and takes place annually on the historic island of Zanzibar. Over the course of nine days, you can enjoy concerts, art exhibitions, readings, and of course, film screenings that showcase the best talent from across Africa and the Indian Ocean island nations. Dhow races also take place throughout the festival, while workshops empower and inspire the next generation of actors, directors, screenwriters, and producers.