Amil Shivji (born 1990) is a Tanzanian filmmaker. His films generally tackle misrepresentations of Africa and its history, as well as the theme of neocolonialism.
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| Born | 1990 (age 33–34) |
| Citizenship |  Tanzania |
| Education | Master of Fine Arts (MFA), York University, Canada |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Notable work | Tug of War (Vuta N'Kuvute) (2021) T-Junction (2013) |
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| Awards | Tanit d'or, Carthage Film Festival, 2022 |
| Website | www |
Biography and career edit
Born in Dar es Salaam, Shivi's roots can be traced back to Zanzibar. Often visiting as a child, he frequently draws inspiration from the island. Before launching his film career, Shivji worked as a journalist and radio host.[1][2] He is the founder of Kijiweni Productions, a production company, and Kijiweni Cinema.[3]
Shivji launched his career with two short fiction films, Shoeshine (2013) and Samaki Mchangani (2014).[4] Both films participated in a number of international film festivals including the Rotterdam International Film Festival and the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina Faso.[5]
In 2015, he produced feature film Aisha, also screened internationally. The filmmaker's prize-winning feature directorial debut T-Junction (2017) opened the prestigious Zanzibar International Film Festival. In 2021, he released Vuta N’Kuvute (Tug of War), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.[6][7]
Filmography edit
Short films edit
- 2012: Who Killed Me
- 2013: Shoeshine
- 2014: Samaki Mchangani
Feature films edit
- 2015: Aisha (as producer)
- 2017: T-Junction
- 2021: Vuta N’Kuvute (Tug of War)[8]
References edit
- ^ "Amil Shivji (T-Junction)". Atlanta Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Amil Shivji | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Amil Shivji (T-Junction)". Atlanta Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Films from Africa: Personen-Details". www.filme-aus-afrika.de. Archived from the original on 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Tug of War". Doha Film Institute. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Tug of War". TIFF. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (2021-09-12). "Tanzania's Amil Shivji on Love and Resistance in Toronto Film Festival Period Drama 'Tug of War'". Variety. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Tanzanian Filmmaker Amil Shiviji is Making History with a Story of Love and Resistance". OkayAfrica. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
External links edit
- Amil Shivji at IMDb