Press Release
For Immediate Release | June 2024
Lights, Camera, Action!
Calling all Zimbabwean filmmakers: The Bioskop! short film competition is back
Harare, 6 June 2024 – Calling all aspiring and established filmmakers in Zimbabwe and the
diaspora! The European Film Festival Zimbabwe (#EuroFilmFestZW) is thrilled to announce this
year’s edition of the Bioskop! short film competition. This exciting opportunity provides a
unique platform to showcase your talent and have your work seen on a national stage. Don't
miss this chance to shine!
Celebrating storytelling and empowering voices
The Bioskop! competition runs alongside the European Film Festival Zimbabwe
(#EuroFilmFestZW), one of Zimbabwe's premier film industry events. Now in its ninth edition, the
#EuroFilmFestZW celebrates the power of cinema with a theme particularly cherished by the
European Union: "Beyond boundaries: empowering women through film."
In this context, Bioskop! invites entries that explore the captivating world of “STAYING
CONNECTED”. We challenge you to submit short films that break stereotypes and reveal the
multifaceted beauty of “staying connected” within our diverse world. Whether through fictional
narratives or documentaries, delve into the power of human connection, be it between friends,
family, or strangers. Showcase how people come together to overcome challenges and make a
difference. Join the competition and explore the complexities of identity and representation,
creating a narrative that reflects our universal human goal of "staying connected!"
We welcome films across various genres, including animation, documentary, and live action. We
understand that some filmmakers have limited resources. Be innovative, work with what you have,
and tell us your captivating story!
Eligibility and submission details
 Who can apply?
o Filmmakers of Zimbabwean heritage residing in Zimbabwe, Europe, or Africa.
o If family members of participating filmmakers are involved in organizing or judging
the competition, notify the Festival Coordinators to avoid conflict of interest.
 Submission deadline: Saturday, 20 July 2024, 11:59 PM CAT.
 Submission platform: https://filmfreeway.com/ZIFFZimbabwe

Prizes and recognition
An esteemed panel of industry experts will judge entries based on content, creativity, and technical
aspects. The competition boasts various categories and awards, with the winning films receiving
cash prizes:
o Best Narrative Short - Winner USD 400
o Best Documentary Short - Winner USD 400
o Best Sound Editing - Winner USD 200
o Best Cinematography - Winner USD 200
o Best Diaspora Film - Winner USD 200
o Best Actor/Actress – Winner USD 200
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of the vibrant #EuroFilmFestZW community!
Submit your film today and showcase your filmmaking prowess on a national platform.
For more information, contact:
Contact the festival team at عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.
Let's celebrate cinema, empower voices, and build bridges through the magic of stories!
#Silani #Tinemi #EUWithYou
About the European Film Festival Zimbabwe:
The European Film Festival was launched by the European Union in 2016. Over the past eight years,
the EU Film Festival has evolved from the showcasing of European movies into a platform for diverse
and visually unique storytelling, celebrating both European and African cinema. This festival now
plays a contributing role in nurturing the development of the local film industry, offering valuable
opportunities for Zimbabwean filmmakers to engage and collaborate on both national and
international scales.
The ninth edition of the European Film Festival Zimbabwe 2024 will be running from the 11th to 19th
of October 2024, with the main events in Harare at Mbare Art Space and Ster Kinekor in Bulawayo
and pop-up screenings in Kadoma and Gweru (Venues to be announced in due course).
For any media enquiries, please contact:
Alexandra Maseko, Press and Information Officer, Delegation of the European Union,
عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته., +263 242 338158 to 64