by Thinus Ferreira
MultiChoice Namibia will host its inaugural MultiChoice Film Festival 2024 on 28 and 29 September at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and cinema enthusiasts for panel sessions and content screenings in Windhoek.
The MultiChoice Film Festival 2024 is a first for Namibia and for MultiChoice.
The MultiChoice Film Festival 2024 will showcase productions created under the MultiChoice Namibia local content banner - Ombura - and feature a line-up of screenings, discussions, workshops,
networking opportunities, and interactive experiences.
The festival's Saturday line-up features various panel sessions offering insights into what it takes to create content in Namibia, ranging from "Nambia to the world: Building resilience and in local entertainment" to Ombura challenges, a film finance workshop, an info session on the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), and a conversation by SWIFT Namibia.
Screenings range from Penda's Dilemma and Op Pad met my Potjie, to Okalila, The Funeral, The Goal, and a documentary entitled Walvis Tale.
"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," says Roger Gertze, MultiChoice Namibia managing director.
The Sunday will be an open day fun day filled with live music, fun activities, and an open-air
film screening of a Namibian film.
"The
MultiChoice Film Festival 2024 intends to nurture, develop, and empower the local
industry, providing a seminal platform for seasoned and emerging filmmakers
alike," Roger Gertze says.
"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."
