Esther Beukes

Esther Beukes, is a Namibian producer, filmmaker and the current chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission.

Education and career

Beukes started her career at the ages of 16 as a make-up artist for music videos and later moved into wardrobe, production design, casting, assistant directing and a producer. Beukes also studied public relations at the University of Namibia.
Beukes obtained a higher certificate in Television and Film Production from AFDA Cape Town. She also holds a certificate in Film/Cinema/Video studies from Multichoice Talent Factory.

Achievement

Beukes achieved being an assistant director and associate producer on the Zambian telenovela Zuba. She was the writer and director of 2022's award-winning Miss Understood. Beukes was also the director of Mark Mushiva's music film 'Turbo Summation'.

Filmography

The Unseen Lusala

''Miss Understood''