Namibia Film Commission

Namibia Film Commission is a Namibia government agency formed to support, encourage and promote the development of the film industry in Namibia. It was established by Act No.6 of Parliament in 2000 under the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology in Namibia.

Functions and responsibilities

The Namibia Film Commission functions and responsibilities are anchored on the following thematic areas that includes:

Film development
Economic growth
Training and capacity building
Promotion and marketing
Partnership and collaboration
Film funding
Locations and facilities
Co-production and international collaboration
Film regulation and incentives
Film festivals and events
Film archives and preservation
Film education and awareness.
The Board

The Board is appointed by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology. The current board was appointed by Minister Emma Theofelus effective 1 December 2024. The appointment came after the Minister blocked the appointments of two commissioners on grounds that they previously served on the board.
The current board comprises

Esther Beukes: Chairperson
Reagan Malumo: Vice Chairperson
Ronald James: Commissioner
Iyaloo Hamunyela: Commissioner
Ilalion Muha: Commissioner