Maruta takes over from Ruth Matema who will be focusing on other commitments.
In an interview with Showbiz last Wednesday Maruta said: “Film festivals are instruments for a new visual folklore. Filmmaking in Africa and the Diaspora portrays images of Africa to the rest of the world and conveys images of Africa to Africans in the 21st century," she said. “There is need to provide an access to information for the masses of Southern Africa through the medium of film and interactive discussion after a screening.”
"We strongly need to promote films from the African continent since people relate to issues portrayed in them. We strongly believe that film digital video is the development tool for Africa and its masses of under educated citizens," she said.
The 14th edition of the Festival will be held in the Harare Gardens' Open Air Theatre for the main events while free public screenings will be held in the Book Fair Arena.
Its focus this year will be on African films.
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