International Images Film Festival for Women

The International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) theme for 2023 is WOMEN OF HOPE! The theme explores the stories of women who embark on their journey of fulfillment for themselves and society after deciding which path to take at the crossroads. They are hopeful that at the end of the path they will realize their goals and achieve their many different and complex dreams in ways that benefit themselves and society, no matter their station in life.

Founded in 2002, International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) is an annual festival held in Harare that exhibits films that portray a woman in at least one major role, thus providing role modeling for African women to observe other women in film being active, displaying agency and impacting positively on their own lives and communities.

IIFF films allow for engagement with women's problems and lives, as well as an explanation of women to the male community, encouraging tolerance and understanding. All IIFF screenings at both urban and rural venues are followed by group discussions on the gender issues portrayed in the respective films Over the years IIFF has developed into a hub where women film-makers network.

The International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) 2023 under the theme WOMEN OF HOPE! The theme "Seeks to explore the stories of women who are still on their journey after deciding on which path to take at the crossroads, they are hopeful that at the end of the path they will achieve their goals and realize their many different and complex dreams, no matter their station in life."

The Festival is calling for features, documentaries and shorts in all genres and durations for the main competition as well as non-competition and special competitions categories. To be eligible for the main competition, films must feature a woman in one of the three leading roles.