The Zimbabwean film industry can learn from surrounding countries such as South Africa. “There is so much phenomenal talent in Zimbabwe and it needs to be cultivated and a lot of work needs to be done. The competition was broken down into 5 categories: Best Narrative, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Documentary Short and Best Diaspora Short. The panel consisted of Sibongile Mlambo ( Hollywood Actress), Thomas Brickhill (Director – Cook Off), Valerio Caruso ( Director – Cineuropa), Fibby Kioria (Program Director – Maisha Film Lab Uganda) and Leroy Gopal (South Africa based Award Winning Actor) #EuroFilmFestZW The selection process was overseen by an esteemed panel of judges, with both a local and global view of the film industry. I am so happy that people went out to film and submitted their finished products” – expressed one of the Jury Members – Actor, Leroy Gopal Above all, I admire people who actually get into something and take that bold step to start.
There was work that was easy to watch and the other which was difficult. To be honest, it was such a difficult task to take up, but at the same time very insightful process as I got to get a clear insider from Zimbabwean filmmakers. “ It was such a pleasure being part of the jury for the EuroFilmFestZW BIOSKOP Short Film Competition. The selection was then whittled down to the final 5 winning films. The inaugural BIOSKOP Short Film Competition saw a total number of 42 short films being submitted this year from filmmakers across Zimbabwe, as well as Zimbabwean filmmakers in the diaspora (Europe). This year the film festival is comprised of masterclasses, input sessions, and the BIOSKOP Short Film Competition, a new addition that saw a lot of Zimbabwean filmmakers participating.īy European Film Festival Zimbabwe publicity
The European Film Festival Zimbabwe 2020 has been running virtually from the 30 th of October and ends on the 30 th of November.