Also known as: NFC
Namibia Film Commission — organizes film festivals and provides capacity-building support for Namibia's film industry, with its 2026 budget increased to N$8 million annually.
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 →
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has identified Namibia's creative industries as a national priority for inclusive and sustainable economic growth, with the government targeting to double the creative sector's contribution to GDP from 1.5% to 3% within five years. The administration is increasing funding for arts and film institutions and strengthening partnerships with UNESCO, while the creative economy globally generates over US$2.3 trillion annually and employs more than 6% of the global workforce.
21 November 2025 · Namibian Sun →