Joel Haikali — filmmaker and founder of Creative Industry Institute Africa, addressing gaps in Namibia's creative ecosystem including distribution and monetisation.
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Namibia Economist
Joel Haikali produced the Namibian documentary 'Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics'
“The film was produced by Joel Haikali of Joe Vision Productions.”
‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’ screened in BotswanaThe Namibian
Joel Haikali is CIIA co-founder
“CIIA co-founder Joel Haikali says the latest mapping campaign is intended to provide a clearer picture of the sector.”
Creative Sector Eyes Bigger Economic RoleNew Era
Joel Haikali directed My Father's Son
“One of the early local productions to gain international attention was "My Father's" Son, directed by veteran filmmaker Joel Haikali.”
Lights, cameras of freedom …film industry’s gains momentumNew Era
Joel Haikali said films exploring Namibia's colonial past are essential for the country to understand its history
“Namibian filmmaker Joel Haikali said films that explore Namibia's colonial past are essential in helping the country confront and understand its history.”
Honisch revives Witbooi’s legacy …documentary highlights resistance, heroismNew Era
Veteran filmmaker Joel Haikali says Namibia's next generation of creatives must think beyond producing content and focus on building sustainable careers
“Veteran filmmaker Joel Haikali says Namibia's next generation of creatives must think beyond producing content and focus on building sustainable careers in the entertainment industry.”
Haikali shifts focus to youth … new creative institute targets industry gapsNew Era
Haikali established the Creative Industry Institute Africa
“In response, he established the Creative Industry Institute Africa to strengthen the creative value chain.”
Haikali shifts focus to youth … new creative institute targets industry gapsThe Namibian
Joel Haikali described Propaganda as an opportunity to strengthen local production systems
“CIIA co-lead and filmmaker Joel Haikali describes Propaganda as an opportunity to strengthen local production systems.”
Filmmakers boosted with first props and costume houseThe Namibian
Joel Haikali directed 'Invisibles (KaunaPawa)' (2019), which won best narrative short at SVAFF
“With Tim Huebschle's '#LANDoftheBRAVEfilm' (2019) earning the prize for best narrative feature and Joel Haikali's 'Invisibles (KaunaPawa)' (2019) bagging best narrative short, Namibian stories took the top spots at a festival intent on promoting an "understanding and appreciation of Africa and Africans through moving images".”
Namibian Films Win in Silicon ValleyThe Namibian
Joel Haikali says the features produced over the past few years celebrated Namibia's diversity
“"The features produced over the past few years celebrated our diversity.”
NFC Calls for Film Funding ApplicationsThe Namibian
Joel Haikali created golden oldie film 'Differences'
“Already featuring Oshoveli Shipoh's short horror 'Resentment', Joel Haikali's golden oldie 'Differences', Neige Moongo's experimental animation 'The Unseen', Leon Mubiana's 'Intruder' and the first season of Dark Crown Productions' 'Untitled' web series, Lockdown Cinema is just getting started and encourages local film-makers to share their links.”
Tune Into Lockdown CinemaThe documentary 'Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics,' produced by Joel Haikali of Joe Vision Productions, was screened at the 9th Bantu Film Festival in Gaborones, Botswana. The producer said the screening in Botswana was meaningful given shared southern African histories and the regional solidarity that shaped Namibia's independence struggle.
23 October 2026 · Namibia Economist →
The documentary 'Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics,' produced by Joel Haikali of Joe Vision Productions, was screened at the 9th Bantu Film Festival in Gaborones, Botswana. The producer said the screening in Botswana was meaningful given shared southern African histories and the regional solidarity that shaped Namibia's independence struggle.
23 October 2026 · Namibia Economist →
The Creative Industry Institute Africa, a Namibian non-profit established to map and develop the creative sector, wants Namibia's creative industries treated as a source of businesses, jobs, intellectual property and trade rather than merely as culture. The institute works to connect fragmented parts of the creative economy and strengthen the case for investment and development.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's film industry has grown since independence, with local filmmakers now producing work that reaches international festivals and streaming platforms, though industry stakeholders say sustainable funding, distribution and marketing remain key challenges for long-term development.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Filmmaker Alexander Honisch has completed an 82-minute documentary on Nama leader Hendrik Witbooi after nearly a decade of research, which will be screened on 14 March 2026 at Namibia University of Science and Technology. The film, titled 'God from Heaven Has Now Broken the Treaty', examines Witbooi's spiritual conviction, political foresight and armed resistance to German colonial expansion, and has been selected for 12 international film festivals and won three awards.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Veteran filmmaker Joel Haikali has established the Creative Industry Institute Africa to address gaps in Namibia's creative ecosystem, particularly in distribution, marketing and monetisation, as many young creatives lack access to information, markets and funding. The National Arts Council is also shifting from one-off project grants towards enterprise development and capacity building to help creatives build viable, income-generating businesses.
13 February 2026 · New Era →