The fifth edition of Namibia’s Film Week opened on Thursday in Windhoek, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences for a four-day celebration of African cinema.
The event is being hosted at the Namibia University of Science and Technology and will feature screenings of more than 150 films from across the continent, according to organisers.
Participants from 16 African countries are taking part in the festival, which includes 64 productions from Namibia, highlighting the country’s growing film industry.
Alongside film screenings, the programme includes panel discussions, masterclasses and workshops aimed at promoting collaboration and skills development among filmmakers and other industry professionals.
Organisers say the festival seeks to strengthen African storytelling while creating opportunities for creative exchange and audience engagement.
“The Film Week is the Namibia Film Commission’s flagship platform for celebrating film as both a creative and economic sector in the country,” said commission spokesperson Nicola Muranda.
She said the event aims to highlight Namibian storytelling while connecting local filmmakers with wider perspectives from across the African continent.
“Its main goal is to showcase Namibian storytelling, strengthen the local film ecosystem and connect our filmmakers with broader African perspectives,” Muranda said.
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The festival also provides an important platform for the public screening of locally produced films, offering filmmakers an opportunity to present their work to new audiences.
Organisers say events such as Namibia’s Film Week are playing a key role in building a stronger domestic film culture while boosting demand for locally produced content.
The gathering also reflects growing efforts across Africa to develop film industries capable of competing on the global stage.
By bringing together filmmakers, producers and audiences, the event is expected to help expand networks within the regional film sector and encourage collaboration between creative professionals.
Muranda said the festival remains an important space for industry dialogue and for promoting the cultural and economic potential of film in Namibia.
Namibia’s Film Week runs for four days, with organisers expecting strong participation from both local audiences and visiting filmmakers from across the continent.
