ZANZIBAR: The 2014 ZIFF Signis Award Captures the Reality of Injustices to the Weak and Vulnerable
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| Signis Juries Pamela Adinda (left) and Fr. Fabricio Colombo giving the Signis Awards at ZIFF |
The 2014 SIGNIS
Jury Awards in the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) was presented to
O Espinho Da Rosa in the film titled “The
Thorn Of the Rose” directed by Filipe Henriques from Portugal.
Jury Awards in the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) was presented to
O Espinho Da Rosa in the film titled “The
Thorn Of the Rose” directed by Filipe Henriques from Portugal.
Speaking
with AMECEA Online News from
Zanzibar, the AMECEA Administrative Secretary for Communication, Pamela Adinda who
was among the juries said the captivating film captures the reality of injustices
to the weak and vulnerable and goes ahead to show that where justice fails to
prevail and where perpetrators always seem to triumph, God has a way of giving
justice to the victims even if it takes very unconventional way; and justice
for one person can also be justice to many others who have suffered the same
oppression.
with AMECEA Online News from
Zanzibar, the AMECEA Administrative Secretary for Communication, Pamela Adinda who
was among the juries said the captivating film captures the reality of injustices
to the weak and vulnerable and goes ahead to show that where justice fails to
prevail and where perpetrators always seem to triumph, God has a way of giving
justice to the victims even if it takes very unconventional way; and justice
for one person can also be justice to many others who have suffered the same
oppression.
Adinda also
said that the Signis East Africa Talent Award was given to a film titled “Sticking
Ribbons”, an 18 minutes short movie produced by Kevin Njue and directed by Bill
Johns in 2013. This is a product of talents from young upcoming film producer
who is currently a student at one of the Kenyan Universities. The film which
was presented as a course work at the university addresses the issue of drug
addiction and recovery. The theme is well thought of and well presented in a
very intriguing format.
said that the Signis East Africa Talent Award was given to a film titled “Sticking
Ribbons”, an 18 minutes short movie produced by Kevin Njue and directed by Bill
Johns in 2013. This is a product of talents from young upcoming film producer
who is currently a student at one of the Kenyan Universities. The film which
was presented as a course work at the university addresses the issue of drug
addiction and recovery. The theme is well thought of and well presented in a
very intriguing format.
She said
that the Juries also commended a short film titles “Shadow Tree” directed
by Biju Viswanath of Tanzania. The 10 minutes film which was produced in 2013
is a captivating film whose theme describes an underlying problem in most
societies and best way possible to solve the situation.
that the Juries also commended a short film titles “Shadow Tree” directed
by Biju Viswanath of Tanzania. The 10 minutes film which was produced in 2013
is a captivating film whose theme describes an underlying problem in most
societies and best way possible to solve the situation.
Besides
Signis awards other awards presented to the festival were the Sembene Award,
for the Ousmane Sembene Films for Development Award and the ZUKU Jury Award for
the best Swahili (Bongo Movies)
created by African Directors, in African Location and with African Actors and
Actresses.
Signis awards other awards presented to the festival were the Sembene Award,
for the Ousmane Sembene Films for Development Award and the ZUKU Jury Award for
the best Swahili (Bongo Movies)
created by African Directors, in African Location and with African Actors and
Actresses.
The 17th
Zanzibar International Film Festival ZIFF was held on 14th – 22nd
June 2014 with a theme, “A Common Destiny.” Prof. Martin
Muhando, the CEO and Festival Director explained that the theme “was most
appropriate because we often draw strength from the experiences of others,
reinforcing our awareness of the shared histories of communities, nations,
continents, cultures and the planet.
Zanzibar International Film Festival ZIFF was held on 14th – 22nd
June 2014 with a theme, “A Common Destiny.” Prof. Martin
Muhando, the CEO and Festival Director explained that the theme “was most
appropriate because we often draw strength from the experiences of others,
reinforcing our awareness of the shared histories of communities, nations,
continents, cultures and the planet.
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| A model Carrying the Signis Award 2014 |
“Indeed the
common destiny of humanity includes the attributes and bonds of affection found
in each one of us. As we watch the films, listen to the stories or hear the
gasp or chuckle in the audience we share in that moment a common experience
that only movies provide us,” he explained adding as filmmakers, artists,
musician, animators, families, communities and cultures come together during
ZIFF and find amongst themselves common destinies reflected in our languages,
histories and cross border affinities that define our diversity and Our Common
Destiny!
common destiny of humanity includes the attributes and bonds of affection found
in each one of us. As we watch the films, listen to the stories or hear the
gasp or chuckle in the audience we share in that moment a common experience
that only movies provide us,” he explained adding as filmmakers, artists,
musician, animators, families, communities and cultures come together during
ZIFF and find amongst themselves common destinies reflected in our languages,
histories and cross border affinities that define our diversity and Our Common
Destiny!
SIGNIS has
been collaborating with the ZIFF organizers for the last ten years and will
continue to do so for as long as it will be possible. The SIGNIS Jury gives the
SIGNIS Award, to either short or long film, or documentary which is not only
well produced in terms of technicalities but also whose contents have both
Christian and Human Values
been collaborating with the ZIFF organizers for the last ten years and will
continue to do so for as long as it will be possible. The SIGNIS Jury gives the
SIGNIS Award, to either short or long film, or documentary which is not only
well produced in terms of technicalities but also whose contents have both
Christian and Human Values
The second
award from SIGNIS is for Eastern Africa Talent Award, where excellent upcoming
films makers from East African Countries namely Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda
and Burundi are considered. Third award by SIGNIS Award is a commendation to a
well produced film whose content promotes human values.
award from SIGNIS is for Eastern Africa Talent Award, where excellent upcoming
films makers from East African Countries namely Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda
and Burundi are considered. Third award by SIGNIS Award is a commendation to a
well produced film whose content promotes human values.
The SIGNIS
Jury pays attention to directing, editing, musical scoring, camerawork and
lighting. For this year’s award, 22 long feature films, 33 short movies, 19
documentaries and five animation films were selected to contest and the jury
had a hectic task choosing the best out of the tremendously done films
presented for the competition.
Jury pays attention to directing, editing, musical scoring, camerawork and
lighting. For this year’s award, 22 long feature films, 33 short movies, 19
documentaries and five animation films were selected to contest and the jury
had a hectic task choosing the best out of the tremendously done films
presented for the competition.
Another member
of the SIGNIS Juries was Fr. Fabricio Colombo of Comboni Missionaries from
Signis Rome.
of the SIGNIS Juries was Fr. Fabricio Colombo of Comboni Missionaries from
Signis Rome.
Source: AMECEA Social Communications
