Also known as: NFC
Namibia Film Commission — government body that funds, develops, and promotes Namibian film and creative sector through screenings, workshops, and content creation initiatives.
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The Namibian
Namibia Film Commission funded 'One More Win' short film
“The production was funded with support from the Namibia Film Commission.”
Walvis Bay director spotlights sport bettingThe Namibian
Namibia Film Commission developed the workshop alongside Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre and Baltic Film, Media and Arts School
“The workshop is developed alongside the Namibia Film Commission and Estonia's Baltic Film, Media and Arts School at Tallinn University.”
EU film festival returns to WindhoekThe Namibian
Namibia Film Commission funded 'Okuruwo – The Tale of the Holy Fire'
“The film was funded by the Namibia Film Commission and the university screening will be held in partnership with the Unam Otjiuana Cultural Society.”
‘Okuruwo – The Tale of the Holy Fire’ Alights in WindhoekNew Era
Namibia Film Commission will roll out N$17.5 million Local Content Plan
“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 productionWindhoek Observer
Namibia Film Commission will serve as a competent authority responsible for implementing the MOU
“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 jobsThe Namibian
Namibia Film Commission partnered with CIIA to operate Propaganda props and costume rental
“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 RoleInformanté
Namibia Film Commission is hosting the Kino Namibia workshop at the MICT Zambezi Regional Office
“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 workshopNew Era
Namibia Film Commission allocates N$200 000 annually in partnership with Namibia University of Science and Technology
“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 approvedNew Era
Namibia Film Commission selected and invited to pitch Ayisha's script for funding
“The Namibia Film Commission selected her script and invited her to pitch for funding.”
B2 Passage’s win signals momentum for Namibian filmNew Era
Namibia Film Commission invested in skills development through partnerships with Nust
“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 turbulenceFilmmaker Jo-Neillen Isaaks's directorial debut short film 'One More Win' explores the destructive cycle of sport gambling through the story of a construction worker. The production, funded by the Namibia Film Commission, has been selected to screen at the EU Film Festival in Windhoek.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Filmmaker Jo-Neillen Isaaks's directorial debut short film 'One More Win' explores the destructive cycle of sport gambling through the story of a construction worker. The production, funded by the Namibia Film Commission, has been selected to screen at the EU Film Festival in Windhoek.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The annual European Union Film Festival runs from 20 October to 19 November at Goethe-Institut Namibia with weekly screenings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The festival features films from eight EU member states—Finland, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Estonia, and Poland—with Ireland opening the event.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
'Okuruwo – The Tale of the Holy Fire', written by Tekla Nakale and directed by Elizabeth Hamukwaya, follows a young Himba man navigating between modern life and cultural duty when his father dies. The film premieres in Windhoek on 3 October at the University of Namibia with a performance by Stakes Boy.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →