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The Namibia Film Commission was established through an Act of Parliament in 2000, under the Ministry

29/10/2026

Happy Birthday to Her Excellency, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia! 🇳🇦

On this special occasion, the Namibia Film Commission extends its warmest wishes to Her Excellency and celebrates her leadership, dedication and service to the Namibian nation.

26/10/2026

When you recognise that your own experiences are worthy of being documented, imagined, and shared, that is when representation begins.

Every Namibian story added to the screen broadens the picture of who we are and gives future generations something through which they can see, understand and remember us.

Our stories belong on screen. 🎬

22/10/2026

EU Film Festival Calls for Applications.

The European Union Delegation to Namibia, through , invites aspiring and developing film professionals to apply for a Sound Design Workshop, taking place in Windhoek from 9 to 13 November 2026.

The workshop is open to film production sound engineers, sound recordists, cinematographers, camera operators and editors aged 18–35 who have worked on at least one film production and meet the outlined eligibility requirements.

This is an opportunity to build on your existing knowledge, gain valuable experience and continue developing the technical skills that contribute to quality film production.

To apply, submit your detailed CV and motivation letter, with a link to your film trailer. Please note that applicants must be available for the full duration of the workshop. Transport and accommodation will not be provided.

Submit your application by emailing [email protected].
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026 at 17h00.

For further enquiries, contact Ms Muranda on 061 381 900.

12/10/2026

Come find us at the ICT Summit 2026!

The Namibia Film Commission team will be at this year's ICT Summit, and we're looking forward to connecting with filmmakers, creatives, industry stakeholders, and everyone interested in learning more about Namibia's growing film industry. Find us at the Queen Hall, Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre.

And while you're there, don't forget to join us for two evenings of proudly Namibian cinema:

Wednesday, 14 & Thursday, 15 October 2026
From 18h00
📍 Fisheries Hall, Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre

09/10/2026

Technique can teach you how to expose an image, frame a shot or move a camera. Life teaches you what is worth pointing that camera towards.

The lesson here is to learn the craft. Observe deeply, listen carefully, and develop your perspective.

08/10/2026

A thriving creative industry cannot be built in isolation.

As Namibia Film Commission Board Chairperson Esther Beukes highlighted, developing the creative industry is a shared responsibility.

Various sectors may serve different purposes, but within the creative economy, their work intersects. Aligning mandates, resources and expertise creates an opportunity to approach the development of Namibia’s creative industries more collectively.

07/10/2026

Namibian stories are coming to the ICT Summit 2026!

The ICT Summit brings stakeholders together to explore Namibia's digital future, and we are bringing local storytelling to the big screen with free Namibian film screenings open to the public.

Join us for two evenings to celebrate the local creativity and perspectives being brought to life by Namibia's film industry.

14–15 October 2026
From 18:00
📍 Ongwediva Trade Centre, Oshana Region

FREE ENTRY!

The NFC will also be exhibiting at the summit, stop by if you are in Ongwediva. Let's talk all things .

07/10/2026

Namibia offers filmmakers extraordinary landscapes, cultures, architecture, histories and communities to capture and be inspired by.

For filmmakers searching for a destination that can give their vision a distinct sense of place, Namibia is ready for your story. 🎥

Uncover more of what Namibia has to offer at www.nfc.na!

02/10/2026

Film Term Friday!

Our word this week is Storyboard. 🎬

Before a scene reaches the screen, filmmakers can first map out how they want it to look, and that is where a storyboard comes in. A storyboard is a sequence of illustrations or images used to visually plan shots before filming begins.

Think of it as a visual blueprint for a scene, showing elements such as framing, composition, character positioning, movement and how one shot may transition into the next.

01/10/2026

Through perspective, character, sound, emotion and imagination, filmmakers take moments and transform them into something an audience can recognise, question, remember or feel.

That is where the power of filmmaking lies.

Connect with us via our website: www.nfc.na

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Windhoek

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Website

http://www.nfc.na/, https://nfc.na/funding-for-markets-or-festivals

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