Best Other Format:

Autumn Crocus (Switzerland)
(Special jury mention on this category for Faith from Zambia directed by Catherine Musola Kaseketi)

Best short film:

Nasija (Spain)

Best Documentary:

The Greatest Silence (USA and DRC)

Best Script:        

Saviour’s Square (Poland)

Best Actress:     

Alina Janowska – Reliable System (Poland)

Best Cinematography:               

Time to Die (Poland)

Best Director:   

Kissed by Winter (Norway)

Best Depiction of Woman:

Kissed by Winter (Norway)

Best Film:

Kissed by Winter (Norway)

Audience Price:               

Sunshine Cleaning (USA)

Special Contribution:

Assistant Inspector Estina Sengwe
Has made it her personal business to see that victims of domestic violence are treated well. Works to make sure that this ethic spreads through the entire Zimbabwe Republic Police force.

Special Contribution:

Benhilda Marume
Programme Officer for the Disabled Women Support Organisation. Has worked regionally and internationally on issues of disability. Has educated women with disabilities on their rights.

Social Contribution:

Beatrice Mtetwa
Courageous lawyer with an unwavering sense of justice.

Contribution to Sports:           

Kirsty Coventry
World record swimmer. Zimbabwe swimming team member. Olympic medallist.

Contribution to the Arts :

Margot Denis
Singer, music teacher.  She was responsible for the introduction of opera to Zimbabwe. Has represented the country at regional level, winning a bronze medal. Has worked extensively with the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA).

Distinguished Woman of African Cinema:

Nakai  Matema
One of Zimbabwe’s most well-known film producers. Director and founding member of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival Trust.

Best Friend of IIFF:

Terence Mapurisana
Arts journalist at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation. Covers all aspects of the arts on TV and radio in his highly regarded news and feature pieces.