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From the Shade into the Sun ^(26')

Documentary

When three national parks were enlarged and amalgamated to form the vast Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, across the borders of Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique, old migration routes were restored and animals had a far greater range. But what of the people? When the original parks were formed, many people were forcibly moved. The failure of Zimbabwe to deal with this issue has resulted in large scale invasion of the Park. Mozambique plans to shift 30,000 people - if they fail to take warning from Zimbabwe, they will soon face conflict with local communities. Animals will be poached out of existence and the park will be occupied.But individuals and communties are working on solutions where the communties will benefit from the enlarged Parks. Now is the time to broker a new appraoch to wildife management to benefit wildife and local communities.
IUCN conference Geneva 2004; environmental conferences worldwide.
Zimmedia has been nominated for the film "Shade to Sun" for the Green Oscars at the binenial Wildscreen Festival described as the the world's largest and most prestigious Wildlife Film Festival. Key Note speakers at the Festival include Sir David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Jane Goodall and Richard Leakey.

The People's Law ^(26')

Documentary

Andrew Mushita, a Zimbabwean environmentalist, spent 6 years in consultation with peasant farmers, traditional healers, government policy makers, commercial seed and pharmaceutical companies drafting a law to protect the rights of traditional knowledge in plants and animals.
WTO conference Cancun 2003, environmental conferences worldwide.

Give us Peace ^(7.5')

Drama

Should a state treat its people with violence or respect? A dancer, caught up in street violence, later plays out this theme in a performance with a young girl, where he chooses respect.
Bergamo, Silverdocs, Bilbao International Festivals.

Biopiracy: Who owns Life ^(26')

Environment Documentary

A groundbreaking film about the outrageous theft of genetic resources from poor countries by powerful multinational corporations. The film details examples of biopiracy in Zimbabwe and India, and offers suggestions on protecting the rights of indigenous communities. The film has already been screened at several international environmental conferences as well as at the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development. "Biopiracy: Who owns Life?" has been selected for the prestigious Panda Awards at the Wildscreen Festival in Bristol, UK

Mama Africa ^{(6 x 26 min)}

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Six amazing African stories by some of Africa's most skillful and imaginative women filmmakers. Shot on 35mm and 26 minutes each, this series can be shown as a TV series, or in Cinemas as two 90-minute programs. Each story is from a different country, a different perspective, a different focus -- from Arab culture in the Maghreb, to Botswana's vast and unspoiled desert landscape.

Flame ^(90')

History: Women And War Fiction

Based on accounts of women who joined the Liberation War, this powerful fiction arouses emotions and controversy wherever it is shown. Flame has won awards at several film festivals and was selected for the Director's Fortnight at the Cannes film festival. It is the first film ever to focus on the role of women and the struggles for the independence of Zimbabwe. Shot in Zimbabwe with an entirely Zimbabwean cast.

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"This is a must-see movie ..." Wilhelm Snyman, Cape Times "Best movie to have come out of Africa this year" Guardian

"Zimbabwe's third feature film, Flame, with its background of the liberation war, has ignited a fuse of dissension which threatens artistic integrity and the freedom of expression in this country." The Bulletin

Limpopo Line ^(40')

History: War And Resistance Documentary

A train travels from Southern Zimbabwe to the Mozambiquan port of Maputo. It is the quickest route for export and import, but is often attacked by Renamo Bandits ...

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Tides Of Gold ^(52')

History: Pre-history Documentary

Documentary for television revealing the growth of city-states in the interior of the African continent: Mapungubwe and Great Zimbabwe and the growth of the gold trade to the coast and the Swahili Trade across to Madagascar and beyond to Arabia, China and India. Winner of Best Documentary Film, Southern African Film Festival, 1998

"Sumptuous images of Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, the Comoros and Tanzania shot by award-winning cameraman Jaoa Costa recreate this relatively unexplored, complex and integrated economic community." ScreenAfricaNews

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Bird From Another World ^(28')

Unusual insight into the beauty of Zimbabwean sculpture and the culture it comes from, through the work of top Zimbabwean sculptors Nicholas Mukomberanwa and Tapfumo Gutsa. As we see the sculptures and scenes from the world which surrounds them, the sculptors talk about how they view life in Zimbabwe.

Corridors Of Freedom ^(52')

The common aim of southern African countries was to form a strong enough bloc to resist the depredations of apartheid South Africa.

"For any sceptic who believes worthwhile investment or economic cooperation with the 70 million people of SADC is still far in the future, Corridors of Freedom should be an eye opener." Guardian

Dance Of Peace ^(52')

On the eve of the first elections in Mozambique, after 17 years of civil war, the Mozambican National Song and Dance Company tour the country with their new work, "Ode to Peace." The documentary moves between the reality of Mozambique, the demobilisation of thousands of troops, and the story as told in dance.

Keep On Knocking ^{(2 * 30')}

A critical narrative of the history of the Labour Movement and its confrontational relationship with nationalist policies in Zimbabwe. It shows the beginning of Trade Unionism in the then Rhodesia. How African Nationalism and mass policies were born from the labour movement.

Makwaya - Dancing With Hope ^(15')

Civil war in Mozambique displaced over a million Mozambicans. At a refugee camp in Zimbabwe children practice traditional dance, incorporating some of the horrors they have experienced, to help each other overcome their traumas. As they dance they look forward to the possibility of a peaceful land of milk and honey in Mozambique, the country of their dreams.

Mbira Music Spirit Of The People ^(52')

Thomas Mapfumo and a host of Zimbabwean musicians show how music is made and used in Zimbabwe, especially its role in the War of Liberation.

The Sanctions Debate ^(40')

In February 1990 Mandela was freed. Around the world people felt that sanctions should now be lifted. But South African blacks felt they had been very successful, and should be maintained. Interviews with people from all walks of life both inside and outside South Africa give different perspectives on the issue.

Sounds From The South ^(52')

Documentary on SADC music festival. Gorgeous variety of traditional, contemporary, choral and jazz musicians from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic. From the deeply spiritual to the joyous and satirical, the music of our region is astonishingly varied and particular from one country to another.

Wildlife, Relic Of The Past Or Resource Of The Future? ^(40')

Until recently in Zimbabwe, the people living close to wild animals like elephants were not allowed to hunt them. Yet the animals destroy both crops and houses. Controlled safari hunting is now permitted, and the people are getting income from the hunters. Produced for the Zimbabwe Trust.

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