Also known as: NFC
Namibia Film Commission — organizes film weeks and industry development initiatives, recently concluding 2026 events with 162 screenings and 345 participants.
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 →
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 →