Emerson Zanzibar Film Award 2022

‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’ (‘Zanzibar Life’).

The theme this year of the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation award for film makers is ‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’.  All the local participating directors and film makers will present their interpretation of Zanzibar’s diverse life.

Celebrating Visual Arts
– ZIFF Film Festival

This year’s 25th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) will take place from 16 to 26 June 2022 in the Old Fort in Stone Town. As always, the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation will hand out the annual Film Award during the Festival to support the creative development of an upcoming Zanzibari film maker.

Celebrating Visual Arts
– Emerson Gallery Exhibition 

In addition to the Film Award Emerson Zanzibar Foundation is holding an Art Award and Art Exhibition. The Art Exhibition, will be held in the newly created Emerson Art Gallery and Café in Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel.  VIP Official opening will be on 17 June 2022  and then be free for visitors from 18 June 2022, Tuesday through Sunday from 10am-6pm until 18 September 2022. On our Social Media channels and on our website we will be featuring each of the Visual Arts Award participants who will display their work at the exhibition.  All the artwork will also be available for purchase.

Participating Film Makers 2022

In May 2022, Emerson Zanzibar put out a call for all film makers to participate in this year’s Film Making prestigious award.  This year’s 25th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) will take place from 16 to 26 June 2022 in the Old Fort in Stone Town and the Award winner will be announced on the last night at 8pm in the Old Fort. 

The Film Award Participants, June 2022

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Emerson Zanzibar Film Award 2022
Abdul & Ally
Abdul -Latif Abdallah
Abdul -Latif Abdallah
Chuu
Chuu
Hambwa
Hambwa
Juma Kheri
Kharasho
Lukman Fafa
Lukman Fafa
Mudy Sule
Mwenenu Binneasib
Ramadhan Ibrahim Omar
Sukhasu

How this online gallery works:

  • To view each film maker and see film details just click on the Film Poster image. 
  • The bio will be visible for a while, then disappears (on a mobile tap once and wait).
  • To re-read the film bio just move your mouse or on a mobile just touch the image again. 
  • Swipe right to see the next film maker in alphabetical order.
  • You can share each of the images to social media, if you wish.

...And the Winner is....

‘DJ Diblo’
– directed by Ramadhan Ibrahim Omar

Many congratulations to the winner of the prestigious 7th Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Film award; the Zanzibar film ‘DJ Diblo’, directed by Ramadhan Ibrahim Omar (Instagram: @djdiblo)

The Film DJ Diblo

The film is autobiographical about a young Dj named Diblo and how he overcomes many challenges and his Journey to his DJ career in Zanzibar.

Celebrating Visual Arts
– ZIFF Film Festival

This year’s 25th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) will take place from 16 to 26 June 2022 in the Old Fort in Stone Town. As always, the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation will hand out the annual Film Award during the Festival to support the creative development of an upcoming Zanzibari film maker.

Award Announcement 

Announcement of the winner was on 26th June was at the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), on stage at the Old Fort.

There was a follow-up presentation at the Emerson Art Gallery, next to Emerson on Hurumzi, on 27th July.

Three annual awards complement Zanzibar’s platforms, promoting the arts: Zanzibar International Film Festival and Sauti za Busara International Music Festival, as well as the Dhow Country Music Academy, all connected to Emerson Skeen’s original vision.

Thanks for 📸 to @korshen7 & @djdiblo

Ramadhan Ibrahim Omar - Film Award Participant

The Emerson Art Gallery

Celebrating Visual Art
– Art Exhibition & Artists’ Stories

The Art Exhibition, VIP Official opening on 17 June 2022  will then be free for visitors from 18 June 2022, Tuesday through Sunday from 10am-6pm until 18 September 2022. On our Social Media channels and on our website we will be featuring each of the Visual Arts Award participants who will display their work at the exhibition.  All the artwork will also be available for purchase.

Celebrating Music with Live Performances

On several nights, throughout the ‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’ exhibition, live music will be performed in the Secret Garden at Emerson Spice, as well as in the Tea House Rooftop restaurant at Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel. Numerous talented Zanzibari musicians will perform live, styles varying from traditional Taarab music to original fusion.  Watch our Social Media events for more details

Celebrating Visual Arts
– ZIFF Film Festival

This year’s 25th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) will take place from 16 to 26 June 2022 in the Old Fort in Stone Town. As always, the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation will hand out the annual Film Award during the Festival to support the creative development of an upcoming Zanzibari film maker.

Stay Tuned for more details – #MaishaYaZanzibar

Stay tuned for more information about the ‘Maisha Ya Zanzibar’ visual arts and film awards and exhibition, on our website and social media channels. We warmly invite you to join and celebrate with us, either with us in Zanzibar, or to stay connected here and follow the stories and the updates as they happen.8

Maisha Ya Zanzibar

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