by Thinus Ferreira
Known Associates in South Africa and Tulinane Entertainment in Namibia together with Moonlighting Films Namibia have created the Namibian Film Fund (NFF) with the aim to bolster Namibia's growing film industry through providing financial support to filmmakers.
The Namibian Film Fund tells TVwithThinus that specific details regarding eligibility criteria, application processes and fund allocation timelines are still being finalised and that more information about the fund to help filmmakers will be shared over the coming months.
The Namibian Film Fund will help with financial support and resources to filmmakers at all stages of their careers.
The
Namibia Film Fund is envisioned as a financial anchor to the Namibian film industry, and to try and eliminate some of the massive financial hurdles which filmmakers in the country are facing.
"Known
Associates looks forward to supporting the burgeoning talent within the
Namibian film industry," said Tshepiso Chikapa-Phiri, CEO of Known
Associates.
"Once established, the Namibia Film Fund will provide
essential financial resources and support to filmmakers, enabling them to bring
their creative visions to life and share Namibia's unique narratives with the
world."
Moonlighting
Films, with its subsidiary Moonlighting Namibia, has over 30 years of
experience in the film production industry, working on international projects
such as The Woman King, Beast, Mission Impossible 8, 1923, the TV series Warrior and Boy Kills World.
Moonlighting
Films Namibia will now be a joint venture partnership with Moonlighting Films
and Tulinane Entertainment.
"Tulinane
Entertainment is excited to collaborate with Known Associates and our
esteemed partners," says Obed Emvula of Tulinane Entertainment.
"The
Namibia Film Fund represents a pivotal opportunity to empower local filmmakers
and spotlight the incredible stories from Namibia."
Florence Haifene, head of the Namibian Film Commission (NFC), says "Funding
has always been a challenge in Namibia, and as the Namibian Film Commission, we
are excited to unlock talent, foster collaborations, and bring to life the
scripts that have been lying on shelves".
"We proudly endorse and advocate for the Namibia Film Fund, a transformative
collaboration between Known Associates and Tulinane Entertainment."
"This
initiative exemplifies our commitment to empowering Namibian filmmakers and
amplifying our cultural narratives globally. We eagerly anticipate the creative
projects that will emerge, showcasing Namibia's rich heritage and diverse
talent."
