MultiChoice Namibia will host its first MultiChoice Film Festival on September 28 and 29 at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) in Windhoek.
The organisers said the festival will showcase productions created under the MultiChoice Namibia local content banner, Ombura.
The festival will also feature panels, including one on what it takes to create content in Namibia, a film finance workshop, an info session on the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), and a conversation by the organisation Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT) Namibia.
“With a rich tapestry of diverse cultures and narratives, the festival promises to captivate audiences while creating an exciting platform that not only tells Namibian stories but also celebrates productions from our local content project, which will be showcased on our DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms this October,” said Roger Gertze, Managing Director of MultiChoice Namibia.
Films to be screened will include Penda’s Dilemma, Op Pad met my Potjie, Okalila, The Funeral, The Goal, and the documentary Walvis Tale.
“The MultiChoice Film Festival 2024 intends to nurture, develop, and empower the local industry, providing a seminal platform for seasoned and emerging filmmakers alike,” Gertze added. “Alongside the premieres of the latest feature films, the MultiChoice Film Festival 2024 will showcase the work of young talent with a diverse series of productions made with the MultiChoice Namibia financial assistance and mentorship.”
According to MultiChoice, the festival is open to all interested participants at no cost and would close with “an open fund day, where young and old can look forward to live music, fun activities and an open air film screening of a Namibian film”.
