AfricAvenir and FNCC present Namibian short films

AfricAvenir and the FNCC present will on Wednesday July 8, 18h30, four Namibian short film, including the World Premieres of “Where there is Smoke” and “Looking for Nelao”. A statement issued by AfricAvenir said with the screening they also want to introduce Oshoveli Shipoh to the film industry in Namibia. AfricAvenir and FNCC present in their bi-monthly Namibian film series four Namibian short films, including the premiere of the short film “Where there is Smoke” by Oshoveli Shipoh. Another premiere, “Looking for Nelao” will also be offered as a special The short films are “Where there is smoke”, by Oshoveli Shipoh, 2015, 11 min (World Premiere), “Tjitji” by Oshosheni Hiveluah, 2014, 22 min, “Everything happens for a reason” by Florian Schott, 14 min and “Looking for Nelao”, by Oshoveli Shipoh, 2015, 10 min (World Premiere). When: Wednesday July 8 2015 Time: 18h30 Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Robert Mugabe Ave 118, Windhoek Entrance: N$30.00 Synopsis “We won’t be saying too much about “Looking for Nelao” as we want you to attend” said the statement. Here the other movies: “Where There’s Smoke” (World Premiere) Where there is Smoke, 11 min, 2015, is directed by Oshoveli Shipoh and produced by Street Leader Films, starring: Oshoveli Shipoh, Jaques Jacobs, Armas Shivute, Lillian Van Wyk and Jerome Mwedihanga Synopsis An ex-gunman is sent to rescue a hostage from a dangerous criminal, but unknown to him he gets followed by a mysterious man. Will his rescue attempt be successful? “ Tjitji” “Tjitji”, 22 min, 2014, directed by Oshosheni Hiveluah. Synopsis Tjandjeua – Tjitji, a young, successful and ambitious student, has secret dreams of being the next famous ‘Talk Show Host’. However, Tjitji’s Mother and Father live dutifully, in the time-honoured Himba tradition. Every weekend she returns home to her village, but is concerned that Himba customs and practices, relating to young girls her age, will jeopardise her own personal dreams. She soon learns that her Father is, as is the custom, in the process of arranging for her marriage to a young Himba man, Muasahepi. Tjitji is upset that she’s expected to follow her parents’ wishes for her future and has to make a decision … what should she do, defy her culture to follow her dream? The film won Best Narrative Film & Best Cinematography, 2014 Namibia Film and Theatre Awards. “ Everything happens for a reason” Director/Writer: Florian Schott, producers: Edna Knoepfler Awaras, Sophie Mukenge Kabongo, Florian Schott, Desert Rain Films, Magic Touch Films, 2013, English, 14 min. Synopsis A fast paced short comedy shot in one action-packed take. Our protagonist had better days. His girlfriend is leaving him, there is a strange man following and threatening him and his phone gets stolen. He tries to make things right but whatever he does he seems to be getting into more and more trouble. His actions take him to the Christus Kirche overlooking Windhoek, where he faces all his new enemies. When the police arrives at the scene he seems to be saved – or is he? Winner: Best Short Film AfriNolly Award, 2014, Winner Best Director, Best Editor, Namibia Film and Theatre Awards, 2014.