Festival international du film pour les femmes (IIFF)
Le Festival est devenu une principale distinction sur le programme de divertissements du Zimbabwe depuis son lancement en 2002 servant de tribune pour montrer des films mettant en vedette des femmes jouant des rôles principaux.

INFORMATION SHEET BACKGROUND TO THE FESTIVAL
The International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF), the only annual women's festival South of the Sahara, this year celebrates in 2011 its 10th anniversary.

IIFF was founded in 2002 by Women Filmmakers of Zimbabwe (WFOZ) in response to the proliferation of beauty contests at that time in a bid to unpack the notion of women as beings to be observed through the male gaze.

While the film should have all the attributes of good cinema, including good production values and engagement values, it should also show some analysis of the woman or women featured.
Production date is irrelevant, but the film must have a woman in leading role. Should you wish to participate but not be in a position to make a recommendation concerning a film, IIFF would be happy to undertake a search and provide a film to be approved by your mission. IIFF would only ask that the mission covers the costs of bringing the film to Zimbabwe and returning it to its origin.

FORMATS
35 millimetre feature films are automatically admitted into the main competition. The awards are especially designed by famous Zimbabwean artiste Glen Cable, popularly known in the arts circle as Funkie Loader whose depictions of women in iron appear to leap and embrace the world in exuberance.
Betacam SP and DVD features, shorts and documentaries are also programmed in other categories.

PUBLICITY

To ensure that your film receives the audience it deserves, and for inclusion in the festival catalogue, we request you to send as soon as possible a press kit which should include a short synopsis, technical details, major cast and crew list and stills from the film.
To raise the profile of your entry further, posters would be appreciated. Finally, all diplomatic missions sponsoring films are mentioned in our catalogue. All missions and organizations supporting the festival in cash or additional kind are acknowledged with their logo in our catalogue and any other publications that may be produced from time to time.

SCHEDULE
The festival is scheduled for November in Harare and December in Bulawayo.

PARTICIPATION
In addition to sponsored films, we are also appealing for donations in cash or kind to continue the success of the festival. Our budget itemises the areas in which contributions may be made in cash or kind. This budget will be sent to you upon request should you be interested in contributing beyond the sponsorship of a film.