WINDHOEK– The Filmmaker’s Association of Namibia (FAN) and the Namibian Film Commission (NFC) invite all stakeholders in the film industry to participate in the Namibia Film Week 2013 at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) Cinema on July 16.
The film week under the theme Back to the Future will consists of discussions, forums and workshops to draw together the film industry professionals, key stakeholders, local and abroad to engage in dialogue on issues pertaining to the local film industry, as well as to create a forum for discussions relating to specific industry challenges, and how to overcome these, as well as on how to access opportunities in the world of film.
This film week also serves as a platform to sensitise and mobilise the Namibian government, the local business community and members of the public on the importance of filmmaking and the crucial support it can lend to the industry, both in-kind and financially. “Those with a vested interest in furthering their careers in film, will benefit greatly from the facilitation of training to improve skills relating to filmmaking and together we can build a thriving Namibian film industry that will contribute to our country, culturally and
Economically,” says Cherlien Schott, the Office Administrator at Filmmakers Association of Namibia.
This year’s film discussion forums will debate different issues including funding, pitching and distribution. The film week’s enticing line-up aims to celebrate film in all its diversity and will officially launch at an exclusive industry mixer where film professionals and other industry stakeholders will mingle at the Warehouse Gallery on July 16 at 19h30 and entrance is free.
During the week, the social line-up will continue to celebrate film through the disciplines of theatre and music by bringing you the popular ‘Song Night’, which promises a nostalgic journey down movie memory lane. It will offer the audience a rare opportunity to indulge in dressing up as their favourite movie character and join in on a night of beautiful, emotional fun on July 17 at the Warehouse Theatre, starting at 20h00 and entrance is N$40.
The film week will also bring you a dose of unexpected plots and ridiculous improvisation inspired by the latest ‘Theatre Sport’ edition themed “Funny Theatre Meets Thrilling Film, on July 18 at the FNCC Gallery at 19h30. Tickets are N$30in advance and N$40 at the door.
Audiences will be treated to some gutsy home-brewed films of raw and undiscovered talent, with a premiere on July 19 at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) at 20h00 and entrance is N$50.
The film week will also end with a film flea market at the Garlic and Flowers on July 20 from 10h00 until 15h00 and later film screening at NTN at 20h00. There will be second-hand DVDs at the market, courtesy of the Namibian public, and this will also be a platform for the local film industry to meet and interact with the audiences it serves. The opening of the Film Week at the FNCC will start at 09h00 until 17h00 and entrance is free.