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Namibian Theatre and Film Awards

Also known as: NTFAs · NTFA · Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) 2026

2020-11-162026-07-24

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Decades later, Ulenga has recently won the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards’ best directing honour for her adaptation of Morgan Lloyd Malcom’s ‘The Wasp’.

    Introducing Ndayola Ulenga
  3. March 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Windhoek was alive with the spirit of creativity as the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) returned to the city after a six-year hiatus.

    Industry awards honour best in film, theatre
  5. New Era

    Monika Amunyela The return of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) 2026 made a statement on Saturday at the National Theatre of Namibia after a six-year hiatus.

    Creative industry ushers in new era
  6. The Namibian

    The festival concluded with a screening of ‘Speel Aan’, which has received seven nominations at the upcoming Namibian Theatre and Film Awards.

    Strong turnout marks successful 2026 local film week
  7. The Namibian

    The festival concluded with a screening of ‘Speel Aan’, which has received seven nominations at the upcoming Namibian Theatre and Film Awards.

    Strong turnout marks successful 2026 local film week
  8. New Era

    The return of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards in 2026, after a six-year break, reflects renewed energy in the sector.

    Lights, cameras of freedom …film industry’s gains momentum
  9. New Era

    The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) will take place this weekend under the theme “A New Season: A Celebration of Transition, Resilience and Growth”, marking the revival of a platform dedicated to recognising achievements in theatre and film.

    Theatre and film awards return
  10. The Namibian

    Patrons can look forward to watching Namibian Theatre and Film Awards nominees such as ‘Skeleton Coast’, ‘Under the Hanging Tree’, ‘Lukas’ and “#LANDoftheBRAVEfilm’ among others.

    ‘The Film Week’ returns with 150 African films
  11. February 2026
  12. The Namibian

    I also wonder how great it would be if we could rustle up this kind of enthusiasm for the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFA).

    Local Film Season
  13. The Namibian

    The creative industry is abuzz as the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) return after a six-year hiatus.

    Namibian Theatre and Film Awards announce nominees
Culture

Namibian theatremaker Ndayola Ulenga wins directing award

The News

Award-winning theatremaker Ndayola Ulenga has recently won the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards' best directing honour for her adaptation of Morgan Lloyd Malcom's 'The Wasp', and has returned from an acclaimed showing of her solo 'Koko' at Theatertreffen in Berlin.

11 July 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 11 July

  1. Namibian theatremaker Ndayola Ulenga wins directing award

    Award-winning theatremaker Ndayola Ulenga has recently won the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards' best directing honour for her adaptation of Morgan Lloyd Malcom's 'The Wasp', and has returned from an acclaimed showing of her solo 'Koko' at Theatertreffen in Berlin.

    11 July 2026 · The Namibian

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

  2. Namibian Theatre and Film Awards return after six years

    The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) 2026 returned on Saturday after a six-year hiatus, celebrating excellence across 36 categories in film and theatre. International actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim attended as guest of honour and emphasized the importance of telling authentic African stories from pan-African perspectives.

    30 March 2026 · New Era

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 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

Friday 13 March

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

    Namibia's Namibian Theatre and Film Awards are being revived this weekend after pausing since 2019 due to Covid-19 disruptions, with new categories including dance and web series to reflect the sector's growing diversity. The revival coincides with growth in local film production, with 64 Namibian films submitted to Film Week 2026, and includes industry workshops to develop filmmakers' business and technical skills.

    13 March 2026 · New Era

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

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

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