MultiChoice Namibia recently announced that six films produced through its local content initiatives received 13 nominations at the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards (NTFA), scheduled for 28 March.

The nominations honour exceptional storytelling, performances and production across various categories, emphasising MultiChoice’s commitment to fostering and highlighting local talent. 

With 13 nominations across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Script and Best Editor, MultiChoice Namibia demonstrates the diverse range of filmmaking it supports.

“As one of the biggest funders of local content in Namibia, MultiChoice Namibia is honoured to champion local content development in Namibia by empowering creators, investing in talent across the board, and providing platforms for our stories to shine on Namibian screens and beyond,” said MultiChoice Namibia managing director Roger Gertze.

The National Theatre and Film Awards are making a comeback after a six-year absence. 

This break was necessitated by the global Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted industries worldwide.

“Congratulations to all the nominees, and we wish them all the best,” he said.

The nominations from the MultiChoice Namibia local content project initiatives include the following:

Best Feature Film

Speel Aan

Best Script

Lubinda – Mubiana Leon Mubiana

Speel Aan – Errol Geingob

Best Editor

Speel Aan

Best Director

Speel Aan – Errol Geingob

Best Male Actor

Dawie Engelbrecht – Speel Aan

Bret Kamwi – Wish for Death

Best Female Actor

Ebba Nashipe – Okalila

Hazel Hinda – Speel Aan

Best Supporting Male Actor

Harmony Ayoba – Lubinda

Best Supporting Female Actor

Tjiurimo Kandjii – Die Rooftog

Best Sound & Music

Speel Aan – Dantago Geingos

Best Production Design

Speel Aan – Lene Janse van Rensburg

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