Wildscreen Festival Tanzania
06-07 June 2024,
Mt Meru Hotel, Arusha.
Be part of a movement: Help elevate African voices in the global wildlife filmmaking scene!
Calling all aspiring wildlife filmmakers in Africa!
Are you passionate about capturing the majesty of Africa's wildlife on screen? Do you dream of sharing your unique stories with the world? Then Wildscreen Festival Tanzania is your launchpad!
Here's why you can't miss this epic event:
Unleash Your Inner Storyteller
Masterclasses and Workshops: Learn from industry titans and hone your filmmaking skills in areas like craft, business, and storytelling.
Network with the Pros: Connect with established filmmakers, producers, and distributors to discuss the business of wildlife filmmaking.
Pitch Your Vision: Get your film ideas noticed at the WildPitch competition and make an impact on the industry!
Film Screenings:
Be inspired by a showcase of groundbreaking wildlife films that exemplify exceptional craft.
Why Wildscreen is Coming to Tanzania:
Celebrating Untapped Potential: Tanzania is a global leader in wildlife filmmaking locations, yet African talent is often under-represented. Wildscreen Festival is coming to Tanzania to shine a spotlight on this incredible pool of storytellers and filmmakers.
Fostering a Thriving Industry: The festival aims to create a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and mentorship, nurturing the next generation of African wildlife filmmakers.
A Global Stage for Local Voices: By hosting the festival in Tanzania, Wildscreen provides a unique opportunity for aspiring African filmmakers to connect with a global audience and industry leaders.
Bursaries now available for Wildscreen Festival Tanzania!
Deadline: Wednesday 15 May 2024, 4PM EAT
Wildscreen is now offering bursaries of varying support for individuals based in Tanzania as well as elsewhere in Africa.
Fully funded, festival bursaries include:
• A full festival pass to Wildscreen Festival Tanzania 2024
• Travel to and from Wildscreen Festival Tanzania
• Accommodation for the entirety of the festival (06 June - 07 June)
• Per diem allowance
• 1 Year of Wildscreen Network Membership
• Free online attendance to Wildscreen Festival 2024
In Tanzania the industry is growing. A lot of people want to see change and we’re collaborating, backing each other and working together to move the needle and make that happen.
- Hans Cosmas Ngoteya,
Co-founder of Ngoteya Wild
Book your ticket!
180,O00TZS
General
Full access to the festival on 06-07 June 2024
What’s included?
Full Access to Wildscreen Festival Tanzania 06 June – 07 June 2024
Entry to the WSF 2024 Bursary Programme Applications process
Free online attendance to Wildscreen Festival 2024 (worth £135) for African attendees
Screenings
Networking Opportunities
Lunch with Soft Drinks
Tea and coffee breaks with snacks
95,000TZS
Concession
To be eligible for this you must be either:
A student in full time education, under 25 years of age, over 65 of age or unemployed.
Full access to the festival 06-07 June 2024
For M-Pesa Payment
Plan Your Festival Experience:
Download the Wildscreen Tanzania program to explore the exciting line-up of workshops, panels, screenings, and networking opportunities:
Meet our Festival Advisory Board
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Jigar Ganatra
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Faith Musembi
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Hans Ngoteya
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Erica Rugabanda
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Dr Paula Kahumbu
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Anwar Mamon
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Nashipae Orumoy
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Caroline Cox
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Vanessa Sarmiento
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Jeff Wilson
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Richard Madeley
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Sreya Biswas
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Janet Han Vissering
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Janice Beatty
Become a partner or sponsor and help us empower aspiring African filmmakers. Every contribution makes a roar!
For partnership inquiries:
Make a Difference!
This is your chance to turn your passion into a profession. See you at Wildscreen Tanzania!
Chameleon corridors
world premiere
6 June 2024 - | 7:00 PM Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha
Free Entry
Applications are now open for WildPitch Tanzania! Win up to $10,000!
Enter your film idea by Friday 31 May to be in with a chance of pitching your dream project LIVE at Wildscreen Festival Tanzania 2024 to top industry experts!
WildPitch is open to WSFT24 new or established filmmakers born and living in Africa and projects can be submitted in either English or Kiswahili.
Applicants must also be live ticket holders to Wildscreen Festival Tanzania to be eligible.
Deadline: 31st May 2024
