What Is ZICFAF?
The Zimbabwe International Children’s Film & Arts Festival (ZICFAF ) is the first major national festival dedicated solely to children’s artistic expression.
Running over three dynamic days, the festival brings together schools, creatives, families, and communities for an immersive celebration of talent and culture.
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Exploring how young people create, learn, dream, and express themselves in a fast-changing digital world
Our Purpose
Artistic & Cultural Goals
- Promote Zimbabwean stories and cultural identity
- Strengthen film, digital-media, and creative-arts literacy
- Provide a free national platform for children to showcase talent
- Encourage cultural exchange and arts education
Social Goals
- Build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking
- Include rural, marginalized, and differently abled children
- Support pathways into creative careers
National Goals
- Revitalize Zimbabwe’s youth arts sector
- Strengthen the creative economy
- Position Zimbabwe as a regional leader in children’s film festivals
Who We Serve
ZICFAF benefits:
- Children and youth (6–18)
- Primary & secondary schools
- Children living with disabilities
- Rural & low-income communities
- Teachers, parents, and guardians
- Local artists, filmmakers, and cultural organizations
Why ZICFAF?
Zimbabwe is full of young, talented, imaginative children, yet many lack access to structured arts education.
ZICFAF fills this gap by offering:
- Free workshops
- Film screenings
- Exhibitions
- Competitions
- Community outreach
- Real creative mentorship
- A platform for every child’s voice
Together, we are building the next generation of storytellers, filmmakers, innovators, and confident young leaders.