shungu namutitima international film festival
Livingstone, Zambia
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
SOTAMBE Zambia International Film Festival (ZAMIFF)
Ndola, Zambia · Est. 2014 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Ndola, Zambia
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
SOTAMBE Zambia International Film Festival (ZAMIFF) is a major Zambian film festival founded in 2014 and organized by the SOTAMBE Film Institute. Based in Ndola and rooted in the Copperbelt, it is known as Zambia’s biggest film festival, with a strong reputation for hospitality, networking, and support for Southern African filmmakers. It showcases feature films, short films, documentaries, animation, and related screen content, and has also expanded to include a business and content market. The festival is significant in the regional circuit because it promotes African cinema, builds industry connections, and provides a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to reach wider audiences.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
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