The Tanzania Film Festival and Awards (TAFFA) is a national festival dedicated to storytelling, creativity, and cultural pride, celebrating and promoting the diversity of Tanzanian and East African cinema. It brings together filmmakers, creatives, and industry professionals from Tanzania and internationally to foster discussions, strengthen voices, and create new opportunities within the film industry. The festival includes film screenings, workshops, exhibitions, and forums, culminating in a Gala Awards ceremony to honor excellence in Tanzanian cinema. The 2025 edition of TAFFA is scheduled to take place from August 14-16 in Mlimani City, Dar es Salaam, with awards presented in December.