TATA - IQHINGA LOKUZONDLA Selected for SOTAMBE Zambia International Film Festival ZAMIFF

We are honoured to announce that Tata - Iqhinga lokuzondla has been officially accepted to the SOTAMBE Zambia International Film Festival ZAMIFF in Lusaka.

This selection is a proud milestone for everyone who contributed to the film from development through post production. It is an affirmation that the story we set out to tell resonates beyond its origins and can speak to audiences across borders.

Being included in ZAMIFF is more than a screening opportunity; it is an achievement that recognizes the craft and commitment behind the project. For an independent film this kind of festival recognition validates months and years of creative risk taking and sustained effort.

Festival recognition

It signals that the film’s performances production values and thematic depth meet an international standard. We value this moment because it amplifies voices and perspectives that deserve wider attention.

Tata - Iqhinga lokuzondla explores survival dignity and the everyday strategies people use to care for their families and communities. Presenting the film in Lusaka will open conversations and invite viewers to connect with the human truths at the heart of the story.

For the cast and crew this selection is both a celebration and a responsibility. The festival screening offers a platform to engage with fellow filmmaker’s critics and cinephiles and to receive feedback that can shape the film’s next steps.

Looking ahead

It is also an opportunity to build relationships that may lead to future collaborations and to bring more local stories to international stages. We extend our deepest gratitude to the SOTAMBE Zambia International Film Festival ZAMIFF programmers for this invitation and to everyone who supported the film.

We encourage supporters and festival attendees to consult the official ZAMIFF schedule for screening times and venues. We look forward to sharing Tata - Iqhinga lokuzondla with Lusaka and to the conversations and connections that will follow.