Funding Opportunities

Financial assistance to Film producers to develop, produce and distribute Namibian content.

Short Film Funding Applications have ended on the 24 Jul 2024. Feature Film Funding Applications have ended on the 24 Jul 2024. Documentary Film Funding Applications have ended on the 24 Jul 2024. Funding for Film Festivals or Markets

Namibia’s beautiful

Locations

Namibia, with its 14 regions including Omusati, Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Kunene, Kavango East, Kavango West, Caprivi, Erongo, Otjozondojupa, Omaheke, Khomas, Hardap, and Karas, offers a diverse range of picturesque and captivating filming locations.

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Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei, located within the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia, is a captivating filming location that offers stunning visuals and a unique atmosphere. This iconic destination is renowned for its towering red sand dunes, vast salt pans, and contrasting landscapes, making it a filmmaker's paradise.

Majestic Dunes,Desert Landscapes, Dead Vlei, Sunrise and Sunset, Wildlife and Flora, Aerial Perspectives, Cultural Connections

Rossing Mountain

Rossing Mountain, with its vast and stark appearance, has served as a captivating backdrop for numerous international feature films. Its remote and desolate aura creates a unique atmosphere, immersing viewers in a world where life seems distant and the vastness of nature takes center stage.

Proximity to Swakopmund, Travel Terrain, National Park Setting, Ideal Filming Time, Captivating Atmosphere

Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park, spanning an impressive area of 22,270 square kilometers (8,600 sq mi), derives its name from the vast Etosha pan, which occupies nearly the entire interior of the park. The Etosha pan itself covers 4,760 square kilometers (1,840 sq mi), accounting for about 23% of the total park area. This iconic feature and the diverse habitats of the park provide a captivating backdrop for filming, boasting a rich variety of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Jurisdiction and Regulations, Travel Terrain, Lodging Options, Proximity to Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport, Park Regulations and Off-Road Driving

Coastal Dunes

The Namib's Coastal Dunes present an extraordinary filming location that combines the allure of expansive dune fields with the convenience of nearby urban amenities. This 30km stretch of dunes offers a unique opportunity for studio filming, as it is conveniently located within a short drive from two major towns in Namibia, providing easy access to essential services and accommodations.

Convenient Access, National Park Setting, Scenic Drives and Off-Road Opportunities, Optimal Lighting Conditions, Versatility and Logistics

Skeleton Coast

The Skeleton Coast, a hauntingly beautiful stretch of coastline, extends from Angola all the way to the Swakop River, where it meets the coastal town of Swakopmund. This region has captivated the imagination of both the San Bushmen and Portuguese sailors, who referred to it as "The Land God Made in Anger" and "The Gates of Hell," respectively. The Skeleton Coast National Park, encompassing over 16,000 square kilometers, is named after the whale and seal bones that once scattered its shores from the whaling industry. Today, it is known for the skeletal remains of shipwrecks that have fallen victim to offshore rocks and fog, with notable wrecks like the "Eduard Bohlen," "Otavi," "Shawnee," "Zela," and "Dunedin Star."

National Park Jurisdiction, Remote and Rural Location, Specifying Filming Locations, Restricted Areas and Protected Zones, Travel Terrain and Vehicle Requirements,

International

Productions

Namibia is packed with talent in the film making industry. See below a small list of the international productions made in Namibia.

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Funding Opportunities