NFC Film Week kicks off this Wednesday

Film Week returns after a two-year break, drawing in Namibian audiences to celebrate the beauty of cinematic art with film-makers and industry professionals.According to a press release by the Namibia Film Commission (NFC), the planned four days of Namibian film will be a cinema extravaganza, which will showcase short films, features and documentaries all produced by Namibians.The commission will host the event as part of its mandate to advance the local film industry.Film Week usually ran parallel to the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs), however, due to the impact of Covid-19, the awards have been postponed indefinitely, the statement said.Film Week will, therefore, run independently from Wednesday, 26 October, to Saturday, 29 October.An appetite for local film“The aim of the Film Week is to avail a platform for the showcase of new local films, create an appetite for local film productions and influence how people perceive the world through film,” the organisers said.The public will be treated to a wide range of genres, film formats and lengths throughout the four nights.For the opening night, ‘Ompata’, a high tempo film by Nino Pequeno, will be aired, followed by an exciting medley of short films the following night.Friday evening will see a feast of documentaries screening.“We will close off with a comedy feature-length film by veteran film-maker Vickson Hangula titled ‘ZulaBoyz’, and a celebratory performance by the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) dance troupe on Saturday.”The productions will be screened at 19:30 each evening at various venues across Windhoek, offering a rare cinema experience in glorious outdoor settings, the NFC said.“We are excited and looking forward to hosting the public for four nights of pure Namibian movies. Entrance is free and so is the popcorn, so come all!”VenuesWednesday, 26 October: Lemon Tree Restaurant, ErosThursday, 27 October: Katutura Community Arts CentreFriday, 28 October: City of Windhoek, new building, upper parkingSaturday, 29 October: Lemon Tree Restaurant, Eros

NFC Film Week kicks off this Wednesday

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Namibian Sun 2026-08-05

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