The 2019 Namibian Theatre and Film Awards Nominations Are Out

The nominations of the 2019 Namibian Theatre and Film Awards are out and the competition for the 2019 awards is very tough as the films that are nominated are all good.

The 2019 Namibian Theatre and Film Awards celebrates and honours theatre. This year the NTFA will be celebrating its fifth edition and year by year the film industry in Namibia has managed to produce a number of quality films over the years. Two new categories have been introduced at this years awards which are Student Films & Best Corporate Supporter. Out of 61 films, 56 films where accepted. The film awards will take place on the 5th of October.

The FILM nominees for the 2019 Namibia Theatre and Film Awards;

Best Music Video Director

Robert Scott (Fake Fake Trees- Danella Smith Band)

Andrew Robson (Martyr – Vaughn Ahrens)

Leonard Tshikesho (NAWA – Karishma ft. DJ Potpher)

Best Student Film

‘Chasm’ by Leon Mubiana

‘NDF Survival Kit’ by Tapiwa Makaza

‘The Rose’ by Jana Hein

Best Script (Film)

Aina Kwedi for ‘Hairareb’

Joel Haikali for ‘Invisibles’

Micheal Pulse for ‘The White Line’

Best Sound & Music

Christof van Niekerk, David Benade, Shishani & Tim Huebschle for ‘Another Sunny Day’

Wojtek Majewski, Lize Ehlers, Karl Ehlers & Imms Nicolau for ‘Baxu and the Giants’

Ellen Ernst, Oshoveli Shipoh, Pontianus Dikuua & Nehale Muteka for ‘Hairareb

Best Editor

Robert Scott for ‘Baxu and the Giants’

Oshoveli Shipoh, Ellen Ernst & Nehale Muteka for ‘Hairareb’

Renier de Bruyn for ‘The White Line’

Best Cinematography

Antonius Tsuob for ‘Hairareb’

Bernd Curschmann for ‘Invisibles’

Kit Hoffmann for ‘Baxu and the Giants’

Best Newcomer Director

Desiree Kahikopo for ‘The White Line’

Lavinia Kapewasha for ‘Iitandu’

Senga Brockerhoff for ‘Encore’

Best Documentary

Another Sunny Day

The Voice of the Bush

Best Male Actor (Film)

David Ndjavera for ‘Hairareb’

Eduardo Lutete for ‘The Fight’

Jan-Barend Scheepers for ‘The White Line’

Best Female Actor (Film)

Camilla Jo-Ann Daries for ‘Baxu and the Giants’

Girley Jazama for ‘The White Line’

Lavinia Kapewasha for ‘Iitandu’

Best Director (Film)

Florian Schott for ‘Baxu and the Giants’

Joel Haikali for ‘Invisibles’

Oshoveli Shipoh for ‘Hairareb’

Best Narrative Film

‘Baxu and the Giants’

‘Hairareb’

‘The White Line’

Best Newcomer

Melgisedek Nehemia for ‘Brooding with Beckett’

Mikiros Garoes for ‘Black Coffee, White Porridge’

Jeremiah Shivolo for ‘A Raisin in the Sun’

Best Newcomer Director (Theatre)

Ndakalako Shilongo for ‘Thinning Lines’

Sepiso Mwange for ‘A Raisin in the Sun’

Lloyd Winini for ‘The Nuthouse’

Best Supporting Actor (Theatre)

Jennifer Timbo for ‘Every Woman’

Adriano Visagie for ‘Battered’

Hazel Hinda for ‘House of Paradox’

Best Set, Stage & Costume

‘Fences’ – Nelago Shilongoh

‘A Raisin’ in the Sun’ – Sepiso Mwange

‘God of Carnage’ – Tanya Terblanche

Best Musical

‘I am John’ by Sandy Rudd

‘Tselane & the Giant’ by Veronique Mensah

‘Every Woman’ by Senga Brockerhoff

Best Original Script

‘Battered’ by Donald Matthys

‘The Nuthouse’ by Lloyd Winini

‘Daddy’s Girls’ by Jenny Kandenge

Best Adapted Script

‘Fences’ by Nelago Shilongoh

‘Aspoestertjie’ by Abraham Pieters

‘Tselane & the Giant’ by Veronique Mensah

Best Male Actor (Theatre)

Ndinomholo Ndilula for ‘Tales of Roses in Concrete’

David Ndjavera for ‘Fences’

Blessing Mbonambi for ‘Fell’

Best Female Actor

Odile Gertze for ‘Battered’

Hazel Hinda for ‘A Raisin in the Sun’

Nelago Shilongoh for ‘Madam President’

Best Director ( Theatre)

Blessing Mbonambi for ‘Fell’

Nelago Shilongoh for ‘Fences’

Senga Brockerhoff for ‘Every Woman’

Best Overall Play

‘A Raisin in the Sun’ by Sepiso Mwange

‘Every Woman’ by Senga Brockerhoff

‘Fences’ for Nelago Shilongoh

Special Recognition Award (Theatre) – Brian Ford