Held in Windhoek, Namibia, every September, the Namibia Film Week is designed to engage the local audience in a celebration of cinema. This weeklong event showcases a diverse array of short films, feature films, and documentaries produced by talented Namibian filmmakers. The event aims to foster a collaborative environment, bringing together filmmakers and industry professionals, enhancing appreciation for cinema, and forging valuable connections within the industry. The event is now accepting film submissions from international filmmakers.

Awards & Prizes

Audience Choice Award

Rules & Terms

Submission Criteria

Eligibility

• Country of Origin: Open to films from all countries.
• Production Date: Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023 and not screened at Film Week 2023.
• Language: Non-English films must have English subtitles.
• Premiere Status: Film does not have to be a premiere
• Genres: Accepting short films, feature films, documentaries, and animations.

Technical Requirements

• Format: Digital submissions only via FilmFreeway, DCP formats will be required for screening.
• Resolution: Minimum 1080p.
• Duration: Short films (under 30 minutes), Feature films (over 60 minutes).

Submission Process

• Platform: Submissions through FilmFreeway.
• Materials: Include a film synopsis (250 words max), director’s biography (150 words max), press kit, and high-resolution film poster.
• Fees:
o Free
o Before 25 August 2024

Evaluation Criteria

• Originality: 25%
• Storytelling: 25%
• Technical Quality: 20%
• Acting: 15%
• Direction: 15%

Legal Requirements

• Rights: Filmmaker must confirm they hold all necessary rights.
• Clearances: Must provide evidence of music, footage, and other content clearances.
• Permissions: Filmmaker must authorize public screening of the film.
• Screening fee: Films are screened at no fee

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  • Viktor Bulyha

    Thank you for selecting Hamlet of Light for Namibia Film Week. I hope that the audience liked my work and that they learned at least a little about what Ukraine is like.

    September 2024
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