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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The Namibian
Joel Haikali tells the story of Kauna and Pawa, two people who feel irrelevant
“Haikali's 'Invisibles (KaunaPawa)', which is yet to officially premiere in Namibia, tells the story of Kauna and Pawa, two people who feel irrelevant and find solace in each other at a low point in their lives.”
3 Namibian Films at PAFFThe 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 →