Nadula joins Afro International Film, Market and Festival Ltd

MICHAEL KAYUNDE

WINDHOEK

Namibian award-winning actress and Zikomo awards representative Meekulu Nadula Hainane has joined Afro International Film, Market and Festival Ltd as coordinator for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
The organisation promotes creative content from Africa and the diaspora, with offices in Cape Town, Lagos and Los Angeles.
Nadula shared that the organisation’s focus is on films, music and other related arts with African origin and consciousness.
“We also organise film festivals and events across Africa and the diaspora, building capacity for film-makers and positioning them for positive engagement with international studios and industry players.”
On how she was chosen for the position, Nadula credited it to her hard work, commitment and dedication to the film industry.
She added that this appointment entails organising a film festival in the United States for Namibian films.

Bridging the gap
“We are focused on bridging the gap between Hollywood and African films. I feel honoured to be recognised and trusted abroad for this position,” she said.
Founder of Afro International Film, Market and Festival Ltd, Jasper Johnson, said Nadula was chosen after a rigorous selection process from their offices in Los Angeles.
“Some of the qualities we looked at were her creativity, discipline, commitment and dedication,” he said.