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Namibia Film Commission

Also known as: NFC

Namibia Film Commission — government organization that develops the film sector through funding, festivals, workshops, and industry programs, with 2026 budget increased to N$8 million annually.

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  1. August 2026

  2. New Era

    Namibia Film Commission will roll out N$17.5 million Local Content Plan

    Source

    “This will see the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) roll out a N$17.5 million Local Content Plan.”

    N$17.5m for creative industry jobs … investment in talent, quality production

  3. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Film Commission will serve as a competent authority responsible for implementing the MOU

    Source

    “The Namibia Film Commission and the directorate of arts will serve as the competent authorities responsible for implementing the MOU, while a technical committee will be established to guide and monitor implementation.”

    Creative sector gets N$17.5m boost for 470 targeted jobs

  4. The Namibian

    Namibia Film Commission partnered with CIIA to operate Propaganda props and costume rental

    Source

    “The institute has developed Propaganda, a props and costume rental resource in partnership with the Namibia Film Commission and the Filmmakers Association of Namibia.”

    Creative Sector Eyes Bigger Economic Role
  5. May 2026

  6. Informanté

    Namibia Film Commission is hosting the Kino Namibia workshop at the MICT Zambezi Regional Office

    Source

    “THE Namibia Film Commission is hosting the Kino Namibia workshop at the MICT Zambezi Regional Office ahead of the Kino Namibia Film Festival scheduled for 6 June”

    Young creatives sharpen filmmaking skills in Kino workshop
  7. April 2026

  8. New Era

    Namibia Film Commission allocates N$200 000 annually in partnership with Namibia University of Science and Technology

    Source

    “The government is also investing in skills development through the Namibia Film Commission, which allocates N$200 000 annually in partnership with the Namibia University of Science and Technology.”

    Creative  industry  gets  boost …Film and Creative City approved

  9. New Era

    Namibia Film Commission selected and invited to pitch Ayisha's script for funding

    Source

    “The Namibia Film Commission selected her script and invited her to pitch for funding.”

    B2 Passage’s win signals momentum for Namibian film

  10. New Era

    Namibia Film Commission invested in skills development through partnerships with Nust

    Source

    “The Namibia Film Commission invested in skills development through partnerships with Nust to further grow the industry and position Namibia as a global film hub.”

    NNN’s  Sona  ushers  in hope  amid  turbulence
  11. March 2026

  12. The Namibian

    Namibia Film Commission concluded its 2026 film week

    Source

    “The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) has concluded its 2026 film week, with organisers reporting strong public turnout and growing industry participation, signalling momentum in Namibia's film sector.”

    Strong turnout marks successful 2026 local film week

  13. The Namibian

    Namibia Film Commission concluded its 2026 film week with strong public turnout

    Source

    “The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) has concluded its 2026 film week, with organisers reporting strong public turnout and growing industry participation, signalling momentum in Namibia's film sector.”

    Strong turnout marks successful 2026 local film week

  14. New Era

    Namibia Film Commission contributed to the industry's growth by supporting training, funding and film production

    Source

    “The establishment of the Namibia Film Commission further contributed to the industry's growth by supporting training, funding and film production.”

    Lights, cameras of freedom …film industry’s gains momentum
Culture

Education and IT ministries partner on Namibian film and creative content

The News

The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology signed an MoU to develop Namibia's film and creative sector through the Namibia Content Creation Plan, which includes funding for a National Soap Opera, a television series, and regional short films, with N$17.5 million allocated for these productions and an estimated 470 direct employment opportunities.

21 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 21 August

  1. Education and IT ministries partner on Namibian film and creative content

    The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology signed an MoU to develop Namibia's film and creative sector through the Namibia Content Creation Plan, which includes funding for a National Soap Opera, a television series, and regional short films, with N$17.5 million allocated for these productions and an estimated 470 direct employment opportunities.

    21 August 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Government allocates N$17.5m for creative industry job creation

    The government plans to create more than 470 direct employment opportunities in the creative industry through a Local Content Plan rolled out by the Namibia Film Commission, funded by N$17.5 million as part of a broader N$50 million allocation to creative industries programmes.

    19 August 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Namibia launches N$17.5m creative sector plan for 470 jobs

    Namibia's government has formalised a N$17.5 million Local Content Plan expected to create approximately 470 direct jobs and support film production across all 14 regions through a memorandum of understanding between the ministries of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture and information and communication technology. The funding will finance a national soap opera, two limited television series, 14 regional short films, and a film production equipment access programme, as part of a broader N$50 million government allocation to creative industries programmes.

    18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 14 August

  1. Creative Industry Institute shifts focus to economic opportunity

    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 →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Film commission hosts Kino Namibia workshop for emerging filmmakers

    The Namibia Film Commission is running a Kino Namibia workshop at the MICT Zambezi Regional Office with around 45 aspiring filmmakers, providing hands-on training in storytelling, scriptwriting and film production ahead of the Kino Namibia Film Festival scheduled for 6 June. Participants are organised into three production teams to create short films based on stories from their own communities.

    26 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 April

  1. Namibia's creative industry gains momentum with film projects and new city

    Between April 2025 and March 2026, Namibia attracted 59 foreign film projects and local filmmakers produced 36 films, creating 1,240 temporary jobs and contributing an estimated N$47 million to the economy. The government has approved the establishment of a Film and Creative City and is investing in skills development to position Namibia as a competitive creative hub in Africa.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 10 April

  1. Namibian filmmaker Imãn Ayisha wins award for ghost bride short film

    Filmmaker Imãn Ayisha and co-producer Tekla Nakale's short film 'The B2 Passage'—inspired by the Namibian legend of a hitchhiking ghost bride—won Best Short Film at the 2026 Namibia Theatre and Film Awards. Ayisha says the award boosts her professional credibility and signals momentum for Namibia's developing film industry.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 9 April

  1. President outlines economic resilience, oil sector progress in address

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a State of the Nation Address highlighting Namibia's economic resilience despite global shocks, progress in oil and gas policy with Norwegian technical support, and achievements across sectors including mining (N$64.7 billion in exports), agriculture (N$2 billion in agricultural products), tourism, energy, and education, with GDP growth projected to rise from 1.7% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026.

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. Namibian Theatre and Film Awards return after six-year hiatus

    The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards held their first ceremony since 2019 at the National Theatre of Namibia, honouring excellence in film and theatre. Top awards went to Rodney Gariseb's 'Naked Spaces' for best staged production and Errol Geingob's 'Speel Aan' for best feature film, with keynote speaker Hakeem Kae-Kazim celebrating artists' resilience through the pandemic.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Strong turnout highlights Namibia's growing film sector momentum

    The Namibia Film Commission concluded its 2026 film week with strong public attendance and industry participation, screening 162 films over four days with 345 industry participants and 860 audience members. The event featured panel talks, masterclasses, and workshops on production skills, alongside premieres of local and African films, reinforcing the festival's role in developing Namibia's film industry.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia's 2026 film week draws strong turnout, industry growth

    The Namibia Film Commission's four-day 2026 film week attracted over 860 audience members and 345 industry participants for 162 film screenings, panel talks, masterclasses and workshops aimed at building capacity across production, budgeting, script development and marketing. Locally funded productions drew particular interest, with films from 15 African countries also showcased and youth engagement highlighted as a key feature of the festival.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namibian Film Week boosts industry with marketing skills and storytelling focus

    The Namibia Film Commission's Film Week brought together filmmakers, students and professionals for workshops and discussions on marketing, distribution and African storytelling. Minister Emma Theofelus emphasised the importance of Africans telling African stories from an African perspective, while NUST announced new courses in digital arts, animation and film production.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibian filmmakers increasingly tell their own stories

    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 →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Namibian film secures international nominations at global network

    A locally produced film titled 'Life – Living in Faith Everyday' has earned two nominations at the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions, signalling growing recognition for Namibia's film industry. The 58-minute drama, shot in Windhoek and released in 2024, explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and gender-based violence, and has already drawn strong response at local screenings and from international adjudicators.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 14 March

  1. Government backs Namibian film industry with increased funding

    The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology reaffirmed government support for Namibia's creative sector at Film Week 2026, highlighting film as a driver of economic growth and cultural expression. The Namibia Film Commission's budget has increased from N$2 million to N$8 million annually, with plans to establish a N$50 million Creative Fund.

    14 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Ballet, festivals, and film screenings fill Windhoek calendar

    This week in Windhoek features performances including the National Ballet School's 'Peter Pan', a four-day Fractal Festival of psytrance and electronic music at Spitzkoppe Mountain Range starting at N$1,200, and 'The Film Week', an annual celebration of Namibian cinema running through Sunday at Nust with screenings and industry discussions.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Film Week festival returns to Windhoek with 150 African films

    The Film Week returns to Windhoek from 12 to 15 March, screening over 150 films from 16 African countries alongside panels, masterclasses and workshops. The Namibia Film Commission says the four-day festival showcases Namibian storytelling, strengthens the local film ecosystem and provides a platform for audiences to experience films reflecting local realities and languages.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 28 February

  1. Namibian film nominees now accessible via streaming and Film Week

    NTFA-nominated films are available on Showmax, YouTube, and at The Film Week (12–15 March), ahead of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards on 28 March. The author encourages local audiences to engage with nominated films including 'Speel Aan' and '#LANDoftheBRAVEfilm', which each compete for eight awards.

    28 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Namibian Theatre and Film Awards return with expanded categories

    The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards have announced nominees after a six-year hiatus, with the ceremony set for 28 March at the National Theatre of Namibia. The awards have expanded to include new categories such as dance as a recognised genre, and now feature gender-neutral performance awards and additional film categories reflecting growth in the creative industries.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 February

  1. Namibian films screened in Opuwo to celebrate local stories

    Community screenings of Namibian films were held in Opuwo and surrounding areas in the Kunene Region, featuring productions such as Baxu and The Giants, Tjitji the Himba Girl, and Tjipangandjara to showcase local storytelling and culture. Organisers said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to bring Namibian cinema to communities nationwide.

    8 February 2026 · Informanté →

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