Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Welcome to the 4th Ethiopian International Film Festival (EIFF) - Call for Entries

Via the DFA we have learnt that the 4th Ethiopian International Film Festival is calling for around 10 documentary entries from South Africa.

Feature films are also welcome and once the application form has been sent by e-mail to: yirgity@yahoo.com the films can be sent by the cliosing date of 5th October 2009 to:

The 4th Ethiopian International Film Festival
P.O.Box 70381
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

Here is all the info....

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The 4th Ethiopian International Film Festival (EIFF) will be held from 23-29 November 2009 at National Theatre, Addis Ababa City Hall, Italian Culture Institute and Imperial Hotel under the theme LOST AND FOUND.

Welcome to the 4th Ethiopian International Film Festival (EIFF)!

A festival of world cinema with African films at its city!

The festival will continue its special focus on African cinema which is so rarely seen in Ethiopia, while making a point of actively seeking out the nascent East African film industry.

As is now quit customary the festival program will be divided into four primary sections:

African Panorama - A broad selection of historic and contemporary African films that provide a good context for understanding African cinema.

The Contemporary World Cinema - Showing work from many different countries and cultures

Cinema Landmarks – A selection of film will be chosen with particular relevance to the festival’s theme & related programs.

Documentary films week –Throughout the week Ethiopian and international made documentary films will be screened separately as a special focus in one of EIFF venues.

Highlights and Tributes- Which creates programs for this theme and honors particular individuals for their contributions.