Film Production Directory Namibia 2011

Film ProductionDirectory

Namibia2011publishing our passion

RBJ Trust is a private family trust that saw an opportunity to promote Namibia’s film industry and decided to produce the Film Production Directory Namibia. As publishing is our passion, once the gap in the market was identified, RBJ Trust took the opportunity. The Trust also has interests in Sydney Australia, London, South Africa and Namibia.

The Production Directory Namibia contains information and guidelines on filming in Namibia - everything you need to know all in one place!

Visit our website - www.filmdirectorynamibia.com to see a full list of crew members, and become a free member to stay in touch and gain access to all areas of the website.

RBJ TrustTel: +264 64 461991Fax: + 264 64 461992Cell: +264 81 422 6766Skype: RBJ-TrustFacebook: RBJ Trust

Designed and compiled by:Andrea Leech, Project Co-Ordinator

About Us

ISSN: 2026-7142

publishing our passion

VisionTo have a film industry of excellence that reflects Namibia’s cultural diversity and contributes meaningfully to nation building.

MissionTo create a condusive environment that supports and develops a vibrant and sustainable film industry in Namibia.

Objectives• Support, encourage and promote the development of film production and

the film industry• Establish a film industry in Namibia• Support local film producers• Promote and market Namibia as a location for film production• Development of Namibian production companies and industry players• Promote screen culture in Namibia

P.O. Box 40715, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, NAMIBIATelephone: +264 61 381 900/1 Fax: +264 61 256 054

[email protected]

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Letter from the Filmmakers Association of Namibia (FAN)

FAN promotes the growth and development of the Namibian film and video industry.

In order to accomplish this objective, the association distributes, promotes and markets the work of its members. FAN works towards redressing the racial and gender imbalances in the film and video industry, co-operates with foreign film crews, promotes, initiates and directs resources towards the training needs of the Namibian film and video industry. Furthermore FAN facilitates fund raising for and investment in Namibian film and video production on a national basis.

FAN is engaged in a dialogue with the government, the national broadcaster NBC and all relevant parties around the role of culture in the development of Namibia and the specific contribution that can be made through a creative and dynamic film and video industry. By lobbying for the support of these objectives with government and all other relevant parties, we aim to represent the interests of Namibian film makers.

Accordingly FAN strongly supports the RBJ Trust initiative, publishing the Production Directory Namibia 2011. We see this endeavour as a valuable addition to promote the aims and objectives of the Filmmakers Association of Namibia and hence welcome the product onto the national and international market. Following the 2010 Directory, we look forward to the distribution of the 2011 Directory reaching as many foreign production companies as possible and welcome the benefit this will bring the Namibian film and video industry as a whole.

Yours in Film,

The FAN board

Joel Haikali – ChairpersonHans-Christian Mahnke – Vice ChairpersonBuffy Tebbit – Secretary Mutaleni Nadimi – Film Festivals & AwardsOshosheni Hivelua – Public Relations & CommunicationsTim Huebschle – TreasurerVickson Hangula – FAN representative to the Namibia Film Commission board

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Yours in Film,

The FAN board


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Yours in Film,

The FAN board


shaping the future

Global committment - local partnership

The German Development Service (DED) is one of Europe’s leading development organisations for personnel cooperation. Founded in 1963, it is committed to fight poverty, promote a sustainable and self-determined development and to preserve natural resources. DED also offers its services to international clients, such as multinational companies and organisations. Today, there are approximately 1200 DED volunteer professionals work ing in 48 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

DED’s presence in Namibia dates back to the year 1989. The main focus of its engagement lies in the promotion of Natural Resource Management, SME Promotion, Public Private Partnership-Programmes (PPP), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and HIV/AIDS workplace programmes. Apart from assisting the film location Namibia, DED currently supports more than 15 Namibian partner organisations with a total of 26 technical advisors, 9 junior technical advisors and 11 local experts.

DED Namibia 7 Schwerinsburg Street, Windhoek P.O. Box 21223 Phone: 061-22 68 53 Fax: 061-22 39 56eMail: [email protected] http://namibia.ded.de

DED | German Development Service P.O. Box 21223 | Schwerinsburg Str. 7 | Windhoek

Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst gGmbH Tulpenfeld 7 | D-53113 Bonn Phone: +49 (0)228 2434-0 Fax: +49 (0)228 2434-111 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ded.de Account no. 380 080 43 Bank code 380 000 00 Deutsche Bundesbank, Bonn Chairman: Dr. Uwe Runge Manager: Dr. Jürgen Wilhelm Registered: Bonn, Reg. AG Bonn, HRB 7304

Dear film enthusiast,

With its stunning landscapes, ideal weather conditions, excellent infrastructure, and a unique

well of cultural heritage, Namibia has often been labeled the dormant gem of film locations.

In this respect, this second edition of the Production Directory Namibia constitutes a

significant milestone on the continuous path to making Namibia a reputable destination for

global filmmakers. RBJ Trust, the initiator and funder of this publication, has made an

invaluable contribution to our common goal, i.e. to fully utilize the immense potential of the

domestic film industry, by compiling a comprehensive register of Namibian filmmakers from

all traits. Their initiative thereby seamlessly complements similar efforts by other actors,

reinforcing the momentum within the entire sector.

In the past, the German Development Service (DED) – together with a diverse group of film

related organizations and businesses – invested into the film industry by means of a Public

Private Partnership project. The aim of this venture, which elapsed earlier this year, was to

contribute to the marketing of Namibia as an exceptional shooting location for foreign

productions, while simultaneously lobbying for film-friendly frameworks and conditions in

Namibia. The successes of the project have proven to us, that the film industry has huge

potential to become a driver for economic growth in Namibia. Therefore, DED remains

committed to supporting the Namibian film industry.

We strongly believe that the Production Directory Namibia 2011 has a vital role to play in

our joint efforts towards the development of the Namibian film sector. We would thus like to

thank RBJ Trust for their great efforts and their continuous cooperation. We are looking

forward to more fruitful collaborations in the future.

Date: 06/10/2010

Phone: +264-(0)61-22 68 53

Fax: +264-(0)61-22 39 56

E-mail: [email protected]

DED | German Development Service P.O. Box 21223 | Schwerinsburg Str. 7 | Windhoek

Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst gGmbH Tulpenfeld 7 | D-53113 Bonn Phone: +49 (0)228 2434-0 Fax: +49 (0)228 2434-111 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ded.de Account no. 380 080 43 Bank code 380 000 00 Deutsche Bundesbank, Bonn Chairman: Dr. Uwe Runge Manager: Dr. Jürgen Wilhelm Registered: Bonn, Reg. AG Bonn, HRB 7304

Dear film enthusiast,

With its stunning landscapes, ideal weather conditions, excellent infrastructure, and a unique

well of cultural heritage, Namibia has often been labeled the dormant gem of film locations.

In this respect, this second edition of the Production Directory Namibia constitutes a

significant milestone on the continuous path to making Namibia a reputable destination for

global filmmakers. RBJ Trust, the initiator and funder of this publication, has made an

invaluable contribution to our common goal, i.e. to fully utilize the immense potential of the

domestic film industry, by compiling a comprehensive register of Namibian filmmakers from

all traits. Their initiative thereby seamlessly complements similar efforts by other actors,

reinforcing the momentum within the entire sector.

In the past, the German Development Service (DED) – together with a diverse group of film

related organizations and businesses – invested into the film industry by means of a Public

Private Partnership project. The aim of this venture, which elapsed earlier this year, was to

contribute to the marketing of Namibia as an exceptional shooting location for foreign

productions, while simultaneously lobbying for film-friendly frameworks and conditions in

Namibia. The successes of the project have proven to us, that the film industry has huge

potential to become a driver for economic growth in Namibia. Therefore, DED remains

committed to supporting the Namibian film industry.

We strongly believe that the Production Directory Namibia 2011 has a vital role to play in

our joint efforts towards the development of the Namibian film sector. We would thus like to

thank RBJ Trust for their great efforts and their continuous cooperation. We are looking

forward to more fruitful collaborations in the future.

Date: 06/10/2010

Phone: +264-(0)61-22 68 53

Fax: +264-(0)61-22 39 56

E-mail: [email protected]

This Directory We Speak Filmmaking

Namibia Facts Basics A Little History Namibia Regions Climate

Resources Production Companies Locations People Facilities & Equipment Costumes & Props Experience

Filmography Shot in Namibia

Useful Information Filming Permits Visas Filming Hotels & Amenities Embassies

Directory General Services Production Services Production Stills

Contents

This directory is your practical guide to setting up your audiovisual production in Namibia, one of the last unspoilt destinations. As you proceed with your project, keep this directory handy. In it you will find local guidelines, and valuable contacts for reliable local partners.

The Production Directory Namibia contains information and guidelines for filming in Namibia, information about Namibia and detailed contact listings of general and production services-providers, as well as listings of all experienced crew in Namibia. We focus solely on the flourishing film industry in Namibia.

This directory is aimed at the film industry and will be distributed at various international film shows and production festivals. This directory is one of a kind in Namibia!

We would like to suggest that any international producers and directors use only Namibian companies and services which will help boost our Namibian film industry.

This Directory

Namibia land of the brave. Freedom fight we have won. Glory to their bravery whose blood waters our freedom. We give our love and loyalty, together in unity. Contrasting beautiful Namibia, Namibia our country. Beloved land of savannahs hold high the banner of liberty - Namibia our country, Namibia Motherland we love thee Namibia land of the brave. Freedom fight we have won. Glory to their bravery whose blood waters our freedom. We give our love and loyalty, together in unity. Contrasting beautiful Namibia, Namibia our country. Beloved land of savannahs hold high the banner of liberty - Namibia our country, Namibia Motherland we love thee Namibia land of the brave. Freedom fight we have won. Glory to their bravery whose blood waters our freedom. We give our love and loyalty, together in unity. Contrasting beautiful Namibia, Namibia our country. Beloved land of savannahs hold high the banner of liberty - Namibia our country, Namibia Motherland we love thee Namibia land of the brave. Freedom fight we have won. Glory to their bravery whose blood waters our freedom. We give our love and loyalty, together in unity. Contrasting beautiful Namibia, Namibia our country. Beloved land of savannahs hold high the banner of liberty - Namibia our country, Namibia Motherland we love thee Namibia land of the brave. Freedom fight we have won. Glory to their bravery whose blood waters our freedom. We give our love and loyalty, together in unity. Contrasting beautiful Namibia, Namibia our country. Beloved land of savannahs hold high the banner of liberty - Namibia our country, Namibia Motherland we love thee Namibia land of the brave. Freedom fight we have won. Glory to their bravery whose blood waters our freedom. We give our love and loyalty, together in unity. Contrasting beautiful Namibia, Namibia our country. Beloved land of savannahs hold high the banner of liberty - Namibia our country, Namibia Motherland we love thee Namibia land of the brave. Freedom fight we have won. Glory to their bravery whose blood waters our freedom. We give our love and loyalty, together in unity. Contrasting beautiful Namibia, Namibia our country. Beloved land of savannahs hold high the banner of liberty - Namibia our country, Namibia Motherland we love thee Namibia land of the brave. Freedom fight we have won. Glory to their bravery whose blood waters our freedom. We give our love and loyalty, together in unity. Contrasting beautiful Namibia, Namibia our country. Beloved land of savannahs hold high the

We Speak Filmmaking

The Production Directory Namibia helps filmmakers, like you, to get the most out of your shoot in Namibia by providing consultation, guidance and local contacts. We are the most comprehensive and extensive resource for information regarding filmmaking covering from legal requirements, permits and visas, and local talent to where to get a beer after 12pm!

Production Directory Namibia links international filmmakers to the local audiovisual infrastructure and to local authorities.

We are supported by the Namibian Film Commission, the Filmmakers’ Association of Namibia and the DED.

We speak film!

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Namibia is a vast country with a small population distributed unevenly throughout the land. Namibia has had many names over the years - “Thirstland Wilderness”, “The Land God Made in Anger” and “Land of Contrasts” to name a few. Much of Namibia is wedged between two enormous deserts, the Kalahari in the east and the Namib in the west.

Supported by good infrastructure and an interesting mix of people and landscapes, Namibia has something to offer everyone.

Namibia Facts

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Basics

Surface area: 825,000km2

Population: 2.2 million people

Population Density: 2.6 people/km²

Climate: Namibia is one of the driest countries south of the Sahara. 70% of the country’s rainfall occurs between December and March. Temperatures reach above 35º C in the summer months (October-April). During winter (May-September), days are warm but nights are very cold, often below freezing.

Currency: The Namibian Dollar (N$) is fixed to the value of the South African Rand (ZAR/R) which can also be used as legal tender. All major credit card are accepted. Banking hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00-15.30 Sat: 08:30 - 11:00

Time zone: GMT +1, April - August GMT +2, September - March

VAT Refunds: For purchases exceeding N$250, tourists can obtain a VAT refund (15%) at their port of exit, provided that all the cash slips have been kept.

Tourism Levy: All establishments are obliged by law to charge a tourism levy of either 1% (all inclusive rate) or 2% (BED or B&B rate). Language: English is the official language of Namibia. Afrikaans, German and African languages are also widely spoken.

Political system: Democracy. Leading party SWAPO -President: Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba

Borders: Angola and Zambia in the north, Botswana and Zimbabwe in the east and South Africa to the south and east.

Ethnic Groups: black 87.5%, white 6%, mixed 6.5% About 50% of the population belongs to the Owambo tribe and 9% to the Kavango tribe; other ethnic groups include Herero 7%, Damara 7%, Nama 5%, Caprivian 4%, San 3%, Baster 2%, Tswana 0.5%

A Little History

The beautiful, barren lands of Namibia were inhabited by the San, Damara, Namaqua and Bantu long before the arrival of the first Europeans in the form of Portuguese navigators Diogo Cão in 1485 and Bartolomeu Dias in 1486.

Namibia (not including the small coastal port of Walvis Bay which remained under British control) was colonised by Germany in 1884 and was called German South-West Africa (Deutsch-Südwestafrika).

From 1904 - 1907, the Herero and the Namaqua took up arms against the Germans and in the subsequent Herero and Namaqua genocide, 10,000 Nama and approximately 65,000 Hereros were killed. Those who survived the genocide were later released from detention and subjected to deportation, forced labor, racial segregation and discrimination in a system that in many ways anticipated apartheid.

During World War I, South Africa occupied Namibia and controlled it as a League of Nations mandated territory. British run South Africa never did incorporate South-West Africa into their territory although they considered the country to be a ‘fifth province’.

When the League of Nations was succeeded by the United Nations in 1946, South Africa refused to allow their mandate to be replaced by a United Nations Trusteeship agreement as it required closer international monitoring of the territory’s administration. While European powers granted

A Little History

independence to their colonies in Africa during the 1960s, pressure mounted on South Africa to grant independence to Namibia. In 1966, the U.N. General Assembly revoked South Africa’s mandate.

SWAPO’s (South-West Africa People’s Organisation) guerrilla military wing began their armed struggle for independence soon after, although it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end their forced occupation of Namibia. However, it was only on 21 March 1990 that the country officially gained independence. Sam Nujoma was sworn in as the first President of Namibia. Walvis Bay was ceded to Namibia in 1994 upon the end of Apartheid in South Africa.

During South African rule, 75% of Namibia’s arable land was owned by the 0.2% of white commercial farmers, most of whom were settlers from South Africa.

Since independence Namibia has made the transition from apartheid rule to parliamentary democracy. Several registered political parties are active and represented in the National Assembly, although Swapo Party has won every election since independence. The transition from the 15-year rule of President Sam Nujoma, to his successor, Hifikepunye Pohamba in 2005 went smoothly.

Namibia

In far-flung wildernesses Namibia still holds the natural world largely intact in all its splendour. Its horizons are wide and its skies open.

The country is home to the bulkiest animal on land (the African elephant), the tallest animal (the giraffe) and the biggest bird (the ostrich). Here large animals like elephant, giraffe and rhinoceros dwell in driest desert, as well as in bush and woodland.

Namibia is the fifth largest of 19 African countries south of the equator, but the most sparsely populated of all. Namibia is twice the size of Germany.

Unspoilt nature forms a large part of the Namibian experience. Public land set aside for conservation purposes covers about 106 000km² or 13% of the country. In addition the environment is protected in other parts of Namibia - over an even bigger area - in the form of private nature reserves, game farms, conservancies and the Sperrgebiet, a restricted wilderness adjacent to the diamond fields.

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Namibia’s Regions

Namibia’s regions are the main political divisions of the country.After a turbulent past, Namibia achieved independence in the year 1990. Independence was an important benchmark in the history of Namibia and it was only after 1990 that Namibia organized the whole of the country into regions that form units of land and people.

Name ABB Capital

Erongo ERO SwakopmundHardap HAR MarientalKaras KAR KeetmanshoopKhomas KHO WindhoekKunene KUN OpuwoCaprivi CAP Katima MuliloOhangwena OHA OshikangoOkavango OKA RunduOmaheke OMA GobabisOmusati OMU OutapiOshana OSA OshakatiOshikoto OSH TsumebOtjozondjupa OTJ GrootfonteinNamibia NAM Windhoek

Erongo

The Erongo Region was named after the mysterious Erongo Mountains and comprises of such diverse landscapes as the game-rich thorn-bush savannas of north-central Namibia, the gravel plains of the central Namib Desert, and the Atlantic Ocean coastline. The Khomas Highlands and

the Kuiseb River Valley, are natural barriers separating the country’s northern and southern regions. Other prominent features are the Spitzkoppe Mountains and the Brandberg Massive; both treasure troves of pre-historic rock art, and semi-precious gem stones.

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[email protected] www.europahof.com

Hotel Europa Hof has been part of the Swakopmund town picture since the beginning of the 20th Century. Ideally situated within

3min walking distance from the beach and the city centre.

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Hardap

The Hardap Region was named after Namibia’s oldest large fresh water dam on the Fish River, which is the lifeline of these dry desert-dominated lands. The Hardap Region is especially known for the canyon at Sesriem and the majestic red sand-dunes in

Sossusvlei.

The beautiful Naukluft and Zaris Mountains, the eastern and western escarpments, are one of Namibia’s most scenically diverse regions to travel through.

Karas

The Karas Region’s best known features are The Fish River Canyon (Africa’s largest canyon and the second largest canyon in the world) and the historical town of Luderitz, with its

neighbouring Kolmanskop, a former mining town which was a magnet to fortune seekers during the first diamond rush in Southern Africa, at the end of the 19th century.

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Khomas

The Khomas Region is centrally located in Namibia. It was named after the Khomas Highlands that dominate its geological make-up - rolling hills and high mountain ranges with hardly a stretch of level land between them, as far as the eye can see.

Approximately 40km to the east of Windhoek, the

highlands turn into vast plains before slowly descending to the flat lowlands of the Omaheke Region bordering Botswana. The mountainous terrain at high altitudes makes the region one of the coldest during winter, which often suffers sub-zero night temperatures.

Caprivi

Jutting out from the north eastern part of Namibia, the Caprivi Strip links Namibia to Angola, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.

The regional capital of the Caprivi is Katima Mulilo, which is located on the Zambezi River.

The Caprivi is surrounded by 4 perennial rivers – the Chobe, Kwando, Linyanti and the mighty Zambezi. These waterfront areas combine riverine forests with great wetlands, attracting many species of birds and animals.


Kunene (also known as Kaokoland) is home to the Himba ethnic group. Compared to the rest of Namibia, it is relatively underdeveloped. This may be due to the mountainous geography and the dryness that hinders agriculture.

The largest town and capital is Opuwo.

The region’s name comes from the Kunene River which forms the northern border with Angola.

The Kunene borders are comprised of the Angolan border and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

Khowarib Lodge nestles on the banks of the Hoanib river in the magnifi cent Khowarib Gorge in north west Namibia. 14 canvas chalets project out from the river bank on stilts over the river bed. On the fringe of Kaokoland, the lodge offers a perfect jumping off point to explore the remote north west of the country.

Khowarib Lodge offers:• A warm and welcoming atmosphere• Friendly and helpful staff• Comfortable accommodation• Good and plentiful food

Where true adventure begins

www.khowarib.comTel/Fax: +264 64 402779

Kunene

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Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana and Oshikoto

Okavango

Formerly known as Owamboland, the four regions of Oshikoto, Oshana, Ohangwena, and Omusati are densely populated.

Oshakati is considered to be the regional capital as it is Namibia’s second largest city and it is the point of trade with Angola. Oshikati is surrounded by Oshonas (inland water channels),

palm trees, farmlands and settlements, hence the name - Oshana Region.

During summer months this area is quite unlike the rest of Namibia. It receives over 500mm of rain and supports a thick cover of vegetation. There is extensive arable farming throughout these regions.

The Okavango experiences significantly higher rainfall than most other parts of Namibia creating an environment suited to cultivation and growth.

The Region is characterised by an uneven population

distribution. The interior is very sparsely inhabited, while the northernmost strip, especially along the Kavango River, has a larger population.


Omaheke

The opening of the Trans-Kalahari Highway in the Omaheke Region turned it into Namibia’s most important central-eastern gateway for travellers; and goods transport, to and from Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

The area is teeming with wildlife that roams freely through the magnificent landscape. Omaheke, however, reveals the beauty of some of Namibia’s best kept secrets only to those who dare meander off the beaten track.

Otjozondjupa

Otjozondjupa is commonly referred to as Bushmanland. A largely flat landscape of scrub desert lying at the edge of the Kalahari, Otjozondjupa is part of the traditional homeland of the Hoansi San who were amongst the original inhabitants of Southern Africa. An outstanding landmark within this region is the Waterberg

Plateau Park.Otjozondjupa borders more regions than any other region of Namibia. In the east, Otjozondjupa borders Botswana while domestically it borders the following regions: Omaheke, Khomas, Erongo, Kunene, Oshikoto and Okavango.


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Situated North of the National Park the Vogel-strausskluft Lodge with its private nature reserve (incl. 50 km of the Canyon) offers a luxury surrounding and unique possibilities to experience the Fish River Canyon, the Kalahari Desert and Namibias exciting South.

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Climate

The Namib Desert, which covers a large portion of Namibia, is one of the driest areas in the world. Daytime temperatures in the desert peak at 40ºC (104ºF) in the extreme north and south of the country while the evenings are usually much cooler. The cold Benguela current keeps the coast cool, damp and free of rain for most of the year.

The dune region around Swakopmund has an annual rainfall that barely registers in millimeters, making it a prime filming destination. The rainy season through the rest of Namibia is during summer, November to March.

Namibia’s climate makes it a year-round filming destination. The following chart is a quick reference to the predominant weather conditions during different months of the year.

Humidity %

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ResourcesWhy film in Namibia?

• Extensive variety of filming locations• Low population density ensuring undisturbed filming• Low production costs and tax benefits• Favourable exchange rates• Politically stable with low crime rates• Easy communication as the official language is English• Opposite seasons to the Northern hemisphere• Low average rainfall with long daylight hours

Namibia offers filming conditions of the highest level. As the living standard in Namibia is so high, Namibia offers the comfort and style visitors expect from a major European city.

Namibian locations feature:

• Architecture and built environments for every conceivable style and historical period

• World class film infrastructure • Local Namibian crews that meet the demands of the

largest international productions

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RENT-A-CHEF

Rent-a-Chef prides itself for being a truly Namibian company providing world class services to the local market. We can produce any menu to fi t your needs.

Onset Catering for Movie Productions - Mobile Kitchen - Wedding Exclusives - Industrial Catering - Canteen Services - Private Functions

Tel: +264 61 234 528 Fax: +264 61 302 283 E-Mail: chefl [email protected]

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For Actors, Actresses, Hair Stylists, Make-up Artists, Models and Stylists

081 148 8407081 124 4558

Fax: 088 635 [email protected]

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Advertising, Branding, Catalogue, Fashion Shoots, Launches, Magazines,

Meet and Greet, Promotions, Radio Voices, Ramp, TV Commercials

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Production Companies

Thanks to the large amount of film work done in Namibia, the number of highly experienced film production companies has grown rapidly in recent years.

Namibian production companies and production service providers assist international producers in such production-related areas such as location scouting, shooting permits, visa applications, accommodation, hiring crew, facilities and equipment, casting, catering, transport, and tax and legal compliance.

With years of experience on international productions, local companies have the necessary know-how and enjoy advantageous relationships with local suppliers.

While some companies specialize in servicing international productions, others are expert co-producers, experienced in accessing Namibian support programs.

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Locations

The diversity and accessibility of locations is one of the main reasons filmmakers keep returning to Namibia. From the quaint German town of Swakopmund to the rustic atmosphere of the regions, you will find no shortage of inspiration.

Namibia’s varied architecture has allowed towns to develop their own unique character. Each town is able to double as a dozen different places and time periods in film, from medieval Europe to modern America - allowing producers big savings over original locations.

Major productions can enjoy the use of Namibia’s beautiful desert. Our landscapes are one of Mother Nature’s best gifts.

Namibian crews are renowned for their skill and diversity. Knowledge of the local environment, local contacts and understanding of the prevailing conditions are essential to a successful production in Namibia. Although it is possible to bring international crew to Namibia, we encourage the use of Namibian crew where possible.

The advantage of a professional local crew is that they have the knowledge of local environment, culture, resources and conditions. From experience, we know that local knowledge is priceless and adds great savings to the foreign producer’s budget.

Namibia is filled with abundant crew available to serve the most demanding productions. Local skill levels are such that international producers can often arrive with only their directors, lead actors and a few department heads.

Local casting agencies can supply any kind of look for your production. Namibian extras and actors are skilled in languages as well as stagecraft, and visiting directors praise their enthusiasm and professionalism.

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Facilities & Equipment

Namibia has many stages and backlots for projects of different sizes and budgets. Many warehouses and open lots can be adapted to host large-scale builds and shoots.

Namibian post facilities have high-end editing suites, both digital linear and non-linear. Local 3D and 2D animation is state-of-the-art. Local studios offer complete sound processing, from composition to recording to mastering.

All the equipment your production needs is readily available, from mobile make-up departments to comfortable star trailers.

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Costumes and Props

Namibian designers and craftsmen have carried out production design on such films as Flight of the Phoenix (John Moore) as well as many other productions. Their skills extend from carpentry and painting to woodworking and upholstery. When needed, they bring considerable creativity and fresh ideas to the productions they work on.

Costumes can be designed by our local skilled dressmakers who take their inspiration from the landscape and history of Namibia.

There are also great resources of props: historical furniture, firearms and other weapons; as well as many historical vehicles.

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Namibia has a century of filmmaking experience, from the earliest days of cinematography in 1963 (Coasts of Skeletons : Robert Lynn) up to the latest and most technically sophisticated productions of today.

Some of the internationally acclaimed films shot here were The Cell (Tarsem Singh), 10 000 BC (Roland Emmerich), Beyond Borders (Martin Campbell), Young Black Stallion (Simon Wincher), Bone Snatcher (Jason Wulfsohn) and Flight of the Phoenix (John Moore) thus putting Namibia on the international map of top filming destinations.

Since then, many films have been produced in Namibia by Namibians as well as international film companies. This has given Namibian crews the opportunity to learn from a wide range of cinematographers, directors and producers.

Namibia’s skill are up to date. In addition to the many international productions that shoot here each year, the local film industry regularly produces films.

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Some of the internationally acclaimed films shot in Namibia

Experience

Filmography: Shot in NamibiaMany international productions have come to Namibia over the years. Local partners have helped carry out successful shoots on major studio films, European co-productions, television mini-series, commercials and much more. The following pages contain a selection of recent productions, from the year 2000 to 2010, which used Namibia locations and facilities, arranged by year of release.

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Films

Year ProducedName; Production Company; Contact Person

2010Jackie; Sri Poornima Enterprises; Sarat Rajkumar

2008 Journey of Discovery; Sputnik TV; Lieven DekensMagic Journey to Africa; Orbita Max; Laura Vidiella

2007 Drona; Rose Movies; Iqbal Kidwai Ghajini ; Geetha Arts; Tejaswita Desai

2006Gallowwalker; Sheer Films; Michael GebauerDhoom 2; Yash Raj Films; Aashish Singh10 000 BC; Warner Brothers; Roland Emmerich 2004Flight of the Phoenix; 20th Century Fox ; John MooreBonnie’s Momentum (Short Film); Ze Monkiz Tribe Production; Jerome Jourlait

2000Road to Hell (Short Film); Toneelgroep; Rosalie MohrToo Dark for Night (Short Film); Dune 7 Films; Clare Langan


2007Stefan Ludik: “Vuur & Water”; Mozi Films; Sean Else

2005 Gorillaz: “Dirty Harry”; Passion Pictures; Georgina Fillmore

2003 Afrob & Sammy; Erts Liebe Productions; Torben Ferkau Samir; Site Wise; Martin Heynecke

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Year ProducedName; Production Company; Contact Person; Director

2010 Wild Orphans: Cheetahs; One Planet; Patrick Turin Red; BBC; Chris Holt Cheetah Kingdom; ITV; Pui-Man Li Water supply in Namibia; Vox Television; Karin Lischetzky; Karin LischetzkiTermites - Nature’s great Architects; Adi Mayer’s Filmbuero; Gerlinde Semper; Wolfgang ThalerWestern Civilization - Our Rise and Fall?; Chimerica; Susannah Price; Adrian PenninkGoreangab; DMP Global; Janine Handler; Wolfgang KnoepflerThe Mystery of the Fairy Circles; Epo Filmproduktions; GmbH Dieter Pochlatko; Barbara Puskas-Fally

2009 Trails of the Unexpected; ITV; Siobhan Panayiotou Live After People; Flight 33; Mindy Pomper Seven Wonders of the Solar System; BBC; Josh Key Bunker 77; Endangered; Spirit GmbH; Takuji Masuda Storm Worlds; Yap Films; Kate Kung The Great Rift Valley; Cosmos Factory; Dr Harald Pokieser; Harald PokieserZambezi - The river that resists; Science Vision; Dr Michael Schlamberger; Michael Schlamberger

Year ProducedName; Production Company; Contact Person; Director

Wildest Africa; Off the Fence Bristol Ltd.; Karen Meehan; Allison BeanEarth’s Wonders; Cicada Films; Mike Warner; Wolfgang Knoepfler

2008 3 Sheets; Big Banana Films; Rick Matthews Would you eat an Elephant?; Keo Films; Tom Beard; David BarrieIncredible Human Journey; BBC; Vision ProductionsMags; Lightbody; Dave StewartNamibie; Gedeon Programmes; Morgane Carriou; Nicolas VidalencGold, Pepper and Cannons; Interspot Filmproduktion; Dr Heinrich Mayer; Franz Leopold Schmelzer

2006Ultimate Elephants; Mike Burkhead & Associates; Mike Burkhead Rogue Nature; Triosphere; Tina McCluskey Babies; TBC Productions 2005Cheetahs; Japan Television Workshop; Keiko Yamada

2001Good Times; Terry Walshe Films; Tanya Higgins

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2009Iron Man; Cape Town Productions; Mike Kruyt California; Mo Productions; Nina Liebenberg

2007Always; Steel Productions; Caryn van Wyk

2006Coca Cola; Cinergy; Gill Pearson

2005H&M; Anders Skog Films; Anders Skog

2004Djarum; The Loop; Scott Gillbank

2003Scania; Cape Town Productions; Edward BuhlerCatimini Fashion Catalogue; Catimini; Laetitia Legouvello Landrover; Webber; Ernst Fischer

2002Audi; Contra; Amanda Jenkins Tchibo; North South Productions; Eric Gukelberger

2000Smart Car; Cape Town Productions; George Fischer

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2005TV BroadcastMicrosoft; FBC Media; Melissa Mahtani

2005Company ProfileWindhoek Lager; Jupiter Drawing Room; Collette Cruywagen NEWCO; Klum Film & Video Productions; David Allen Klum

2005Information VideoWaldorf School Windhoek; Waldorf School Windhoek; Peter Seger

2005WebcastNets for Life; Websedge; Ciaran Flannery

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2010Jamaica; Ziggy Media ; Martin BartholomaePowerhorse; Close Up Films; Dieter Lembcke

2009Djarum; The Asylum ; Brendan Rice Zwitserleven; Cellusion Films ;

2008Windhoek Lager; Velocity Films; Helena Woodfine Desert Suez; MIA ; Cindy Viljoen Libero 5; The Big Picture; Wendy Faull Aviva: David Weir; Rocket Films; Debbie Cornell

2007Pravda; Moonlighting Commercials; Olivia Leitch Always; Sub.Urban; Linda Notelovitz-GoodallTena; Velocity Films; Chris McCann

2006Nissan: Adventures on the 24th Parallel; RSA Films Unlimited; Andrew Barratt

2005Auto Scout 24; De Schiettent; Mereille Helene Lampe


2004Sport XX; Wirz & Fraefel Productions; Stefan Fraefel Global Plus; Silverscreen Productions; Mary Wall St. Ivel Gold; Farm Film Productions; Skip Margetts

2003Badedas; Bloodsimple; Jelle Oortman Halifax; Huge Commercials; Barry Hughes JVC; The Shooting Gallery; Freddy Kee Nadec; Leaders Productions; Ghassan Ziade

2002Kellogg's; Moonlighting Films; Martin Jacobson

2000Vespa; Cool Banana Productions; Fulvlo Bonavia NCCI; JWG Advertising; Joan Guriras

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Namibia has two international airports, the Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek and Walvis Bay Airport. There are also 133 domestic airports and airstrips. Air Namibia, Namibia’s national carrier, maintains direct international flights to Frankurt, Germany six times a week, with connecting flights to London. Daily flights are also offered to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Angola, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

International freight services are available to and from Namibia. Namibia has two harbours, Walvis Bay and Luderitz, which are administered by Namibia Ports Authority (Namport).

The country has 42 000km of well established road. The Trans-Caprivi and Trans-Kalahari arterial roads provide a fast and comfortable road link between Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Once in Namibia the best way to get around is by car. There is a wide selection of car rental companies to choose from.

Transport and Ports

Food and Water

Namibia boasts a wide varieties of cuisines ranging from traditional local dishes to Chinese, Italian, Sushi, Thai and Portuguese. Of course, the Namibian “braaivleis”, (a barbeque), is a popular dish!

Namibia has well-developed and efficient infrastructures to supply its citizens with clear, clean water. Our water is completely safe to drink. A total of 126 bulk national schemes supply water for domestic drinking water, stock watering, mining, irrigation and industrial purposes.

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Electricity 220 V, 50HzDialing code +264Directory enquiries 1188 Driving On the leftSystem of measures Metric

Measurement conversions1 inch 2.45 cm1 foot 30.48 cm1 mile 1.609 km1 pint 0.568 l1 gallon 4.546 l1 ounce 28.35 g1 pound 0.453 kg1 stone 6.348 kg

Sample local pricesBeer N$10Loaf of bread N$7Taxi, 16km ride N$15 Mineral water N$8Single, long stemmed rose N$20Cigarettes N$28

Conversion RatePlease note, these rates are subject to changeUS$1 - N$7£1 - N$10€1 - N$9

Business Hours

A working week for Government offices and a large variety of suppliers is Monday-Friday, 8 hours a day, except for emergency services. Major retail stores and shopping centres are open from 9am to 5pm every day including weekends. Smaller shops may close for lunch between 1- 2.30pm. Post offices are open Saturdays until noon.

Connectivity

Broadband and wireless Internet services are available at selected hotels and Internet cafes. Portable broadband services ae also available from providers of your choice.

Healthcare

Namibia’s health care services are excellent in the larger cities. There are many well-equipped private hospitals as well as government/public hospitals and clinics open 24 hours daily. All medical doctors speak English and nurses are well trained. Prescribed medicine is available from pharmacies. It is advisable to bring a copy of your prescription if you need to acquire specified medicine whilst in Namibia.

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Filming Permits

Work Visas

All foreign cast and crew entering Namibia require work visas to film in Namibia. All work visa applications must be directed to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration at least 15 working days prior to your arrival. By government stipulation, all applications once approved, must be paid in full. Refunds are not provided.

Entry Visas

Nationals of Angola, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, SAR, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldovia, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe do not require entry visas to enter Namibia but still require work visas.

Visas

For a less timely and smoother visa application, use a Namibian service production company

The Namibian government requires that all foreign productions entering Namibia apply for filming permission from the Namibia Film Commission at least three weeks before arrival, by completing an application form and faxing it to the commission. An administrative fee of N$500 is payable to the Namibia Film Commission. See their listing for full contact details.

Location fees vary depending on the genre and scale of the production (commercial, feature or documentary). An additional entrance fee is required when filming in National Parks, paid to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

An environmental officer is also required to be on set each day of filming in a national park or in protected areas. A daily fee will be charged. In remote areas, the officer would need to be accommodated with meals provided.Using a registered Namibian production service company will ensure a smooth application procedure

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Equipment

Equipment such as Arri cameras, Fischer dollies, Arri lights can be sourced while 4x4 tracking vehicles, wind machines, generators, digital camera, basic lighting, tracks, basic grip gear, etc are locally available. All unit support equipment is easily obtainable through local suppliers which helps to cut rental and transport costs. Should you choose to bring your own equipment, this can be done on an ATA carnet and cleared by a local agent.

Specialized Services

There are Namibian animal trainers and wranglers available, who can provide your set with skillfully trained domestic and wild animals such as horses, goats, camels, baboons, zebras, lions and cheetahs, to name a few.

Namibia has well-known local experts to undertake environmental impact assessments and rehabilitation of film locations to make sure that your team does not leave a harmful environmental footprint in Namibia. On-site accommodation, i.e. luxury tented camps, can be arranged in even the most remote areas of the country, including location catering.

The rental of small aircrafts, ultra-light planes and helicopters, for aerial scouts, photography and filming are available in many parts of Namibia. Your local service provider will assist you in finding the perfect locations and undertakes all the logistical and administrative arrangements (permits, visas etc.) for you.

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Hotels and AmenitiesNamibia is home to five star hotels, luxury camps, lodges and game farms as well as many independent, boutique hotels. Numerous agencies lease apartments and villas for short or long stays.

Namibia has all the amenities you would expect of a major European city. Local restuarants are outstanding, serving some of the best food in the world, and diners can choose from nearly every cuisine.

Embassies

AngolaTel: +264 61 227535 / 220302Fax: +264 61 221498 / 220361Email: [email protected]

AlgeriaTel: +264 61 221507Fax: +264 61 236376

BotswanaTel: +264 61 221942 / 7Fax: +264 61 236034

BrazilTel: +264 61 237368Fax: +264 61 233389Email: [email protected]

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CongoTel: +264 61 256287Fax: +264 61 256286Email: [email protected]

GhanaTel: +264 61 221341 / 2Fax: +264 61 221343

CubaTel: +264 61 227072Fax: +264 61 231584Email: [email protected]

EgyptTel: +264 61 221501Fax: +264 61 229856

FinlandTel: +264 61 221355Fax: +264 61 221349Email: [email protected]

FranceTel: +264 61 2767000Fax: +264 61 231436

GermanyTel: +264 61 221341 / 2Fax: +264 61 221343

Embassies

NigeriaTel: +264 61 232103 / 5Fax: +264 61 221639Email: [email protected]

IcelandTel: +264 61 229722 / 233942Fax: +264 61 229755Email: [email protected]

IndiaTel: +264 61 226037Fax: +264 61 237320Email: [email protected]

IndonesiaTel: +264 61 2851000Fax: +264 61 2851231

MalaysiaTel: +264 61 259340 / 2Fax: +264 61 259343Email: [email protected]

South AfricaTel: +264 61 2057111Fax: +264 61 224140

ZimbabweTel: +264 61 228134Fax: +264 61 226859

United States of AmericaTel: +264 61 2958500Fax: +264 61 2958603

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandTel: +264 61 274800Fax: +264 61 228895Email: [email protected]

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General ServicesOn the following pages you will find a selection of general services available in Namibia highly recommended by RBJ Trust, for your convenience.

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General ServicesAccommodation

Hotel Europa Hof has been part of the Swakopmund town picture since the beginning of the 20th Century. The Hotel is ideally situated away from noise but is still within 3 min walking distance from the beach and the city centre.

Hotel Europa HofTel: +264 64 405061/2Fax: +264 64 402391www.europahof.com

Luderitz Nest Hotel is situated directly on Lüderitz Bay with its own private beach. All rooms are sea facing. Outstanding and personalised service is a matter of course at this four star hotel.

Luderitz Nest HotelTel: +264 63 204000/2/3Fax: +264 63 204001www.nesthotel.com

Namibia Country Lodges is the holding company of Auob Country Lodge; Solitaire Country Lodge; Twyfelfontein Country Lodge; Opuwo Country Hotel; Namushasha Country Lodge and Tsumkwe Country Lodge.

Namibia Country LodgesTel: +264 61 374750Fax: +264 61 256598www.namibialodges.com

Vogelstrausskluft Lodge is situated alongside the upper part of the Fish River Canyon, at the edge of the Kalahari, located in one of the most beautiful areas of the surrounding territory.All 24 en suite rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped.

Vogelstrausskluft LodgeTel: +264 63 683086Fax: +264 61 683087www.vogelstrausskluft.com

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Molopo Kalahari Lodge, situated 5km from the Botswana border and 60km from the world famous Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Stylish air-conditioned accommodation with great attention to detail, brings nature right into your bedroom.

Molopo Kalahari LodgeTel: +27 54 5110008Fax: +27 54 5110009www.molopolodge.co.za

Dünenblick offers self-catering accomodation in Swakopmund. All apartments are equipped with satellite television and wireless Internet, and are centrally situated. We pride ourselves on offering beautifully furnished and decorated apartments.

Dünenblick ApartmentsTel: +264 64 463979Cell: +264 81 129 0489www.selfcatering-swakopmund.com

Khowarib Lodge nestles on the banks of the Hoanib River in the magnificent Khowarib Gorge in north west Namibia. 14 canvas chalets project out from the river bank on stilts over the river bed with stunning views of the cliffs opposite.

Khowarib LodgeTel: +264 64 402779 [email protected]

General Services

Airlines

Air NamibiaTel: +264 61 2996333Fax: +264 61 [email protected]

South African ExpressTel: +264 64 200403 www.flyexpress.aero

South African AirwaysTel: +264 61 273340 Fax: + 264 61 235200www.flysaa.com

British Airways+27 11 441 8600 www.britishairways.com

International Airports

Hosea Kutako International AirportTel: +264 61 2955600Fax: +264 61 [email protected]

Walvis Bay AirportTel: +264 64 200077Fax: +264 64 [email protected]

Domestic Airports

Eros AirportTel: +264 61 2955500Fax: +264 61 [email protected]

Keetmanshoop AirportTel: +264 63 225603Fax: +264 63 [email protected]

Katima Mulilo AirportTel: +264 66 250211Fax: +264 66 [email protected]

Luderitz AirportTel: +264 63 202035Fax: +264 63 [email protected]

Ondangwa AirportTel: +264 65 240476Fax: +264 65 240534Ondangwa AirportTel: +264 65 240476Fax: +264 65 [email protected]

Rundu AirportTel: +264 66 255462Fax: +264 66 [email protected]

General Services

FNB Namibia Ltd. provides a full range of banking services to individuals, while our Business and Corporate Divisions offer services and solutions that meet the needs of enterprises - both large and small - throughout the country.

First National BankTel: +264 61 2992111Fax: +264 61 220979www.fnbnamibia.com.na

Banking Services

Catering ServicesSee Catering under Production Services

General Services

Transworld Cargo provides a full range of banking services to individuals, while our Business and Corporate Divisions offer services and solutions that meet the needs of enterprises - both large and small - throughout the country.

Transworld CargoTel: +264 64 20 5475Fax: +264 64 20 5484www.transworldcargo.net

Couriers & Freight

General Services

Probst Bakery is located in the heart of Walvis Bay and is an essential stop for lunch or breakfast. Visit us for great home cooked food and also for a touch of Namibian history, with down-home family feel. An experience not to be missed!

Probst BakeryTel: +264 64 [email protected]

Restaurant

Restaurant Europa Hof is ideally situated next the Hotel and is located away from noise but is still within 3 min walking distance from Swakopmund city centre. The a la carte menu and salad bar are well known throughout the country.

Restaurant Europa HofTel: +264 64 405061/2Fax: +264 64 402391www.europahof.com

Stationery and SuppliesNorbert’s Office Machines are proud to provide quality products and solutions from stationery, office furniture, office machines (sales and repairs), IT supplies and more! We work extensively with film crews and are willing to go the extra mile!

Norbert’s Office MachinesTel: +264 64 403865Fax: +264 64 [email protected]

General ServicesTelecommunicationsTelecom satisfies all of your telecommunication needs with world class, fully equipped, digital solutions - from landlines, portable phones, wireless Internet - we supply everything you need to keep you connected.

TelecomTel: +264 61 2019211Fax: +264 61 239844www.telecom.na

ToursKunene Tours and Safaris, will take you to the most remote and spectacular regions of Namibia. You will travel in specially adapted 4x4 vehicles far from roads, fences and people, but luxury will always be at hand.

Kunene Tours and SafarisTel: +264 64 402 779 [email protected]

TourismNamibia Unlimited, is an online Namibian guide, publishing and advertising destination information on sustainable tourism activities in Namibia for travellers and local Namibians.

Namibia UnlimitedTel: +264 61 242431 [email protected]

Water SuppliersEish2O Clean water is essential to regulate body temperature and to eliminate toxins. Eish2o produces good, healthy, clean water by purifying using reverse osmosis. This removes bacteria and hard minerals that your system cannot use.

Eish2OTel: +264 81 149 0704 [email protected]

water as pure as nature intended+264 81 149 0704 [email protected] www.eish2o.com.na

Naukluft Pure Spring Water is a well-balanced water from a running underground stream deep under the Naukluft Mountains with excellent mineral analysis. Bottled at source!

Naukluft Pure Spring WaterTel: +264 63 293283 Fax: +264 63 293326 [email protected]

Leder Chic is a luggage and leather shop with the finest ostrich and kudu wallets or purses. Modern zebra skin, ostrich and kudu leather belts as well as designer handbags in springbok, kudu, nguni, buffalo and ostrich leather can be found here.

Leder Chic+264 64 463979Brauhaus Arcade, Roon Str.

Production Services

On the following pages you will find a list of Namibian production companies and service companies ready to help you reach your aims with your production.

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Production Services

Namib Film, Namibia’s premier film production service company, will be at the centre of any production that wants to envisage its dream in Namibia, and is the only production company to have serviced Hollywood and Bollywood films.

Namib FilmTel: +264 64 463371Fax: +264 64 461993www.namibfilms.com

Clever Clogs Productions, have been working in Television production for the last 12 years, and have had the opportunity to Script, Produce, Direct and Present many different Genres, as diverse as Game Shows and Dramas to Documentaries.

Clever Clogs ProductionsTel: +264 61 245614Fax: +264 61 245614

Link up with Namibia’s leading independent, hands-on Production

Company, Clever Clogs. Clever Clogs brings a deep professional knowledge and understanding of the fi lm, television, music and

radio industries and resources, and has vast experience of the unique

ecology and people of Namibia.

PO Box 30466, Pioneers Park, Windhoek, Namibia.

Tel: + 264 61 245614Fax: + 264 61 245614Email: [email protected]

Skype: virginiawittsDomain name:www.cleverclogsproductions.com

clever cogs advert.indd 1 7/22/10 11:31:35 AMMedia Logistics Namibia facilitates film and video productions shot in Namibia. We take pride in efficient and professional facilitation of film productions. Our local freelancers are highly skilled and experienced in the film and arts industries.

Media Logistics NamibiaTel: +264 61 247231Fax:+264 61 247975 www.media-logistics-namibia.com

Magic Touch Films is an established production company for international film and television productions in Namibia. Africa is our love and Namibia is our home. With our experience we can provide you with the best production service in Namibia.

Magic Touch FilmsTel: +264 61 305199Fax:+264 61 221337www.magictouchfilms.com

Production service companies

Production ServicesAerial Photography

Animal Wranglers

Namibia Helicopter Services: Our proven techniques, professional approach and facilities have made us a trusted and preferred aerial support provider in the film industry. We pride ourselves on our excellent safety record.

Namibia Helicopter ServicesTel: +264 67 302654Fax: +264 67 303206www.namibiahelicopterservices.com

Animal Actors has a dedicated approach to caring for animals. Specializing in the rehabilitation of all animals needing a loving home and personal attention, has resulted in a variety of well trained animals.

Animal ActorsTel: +264 62 504127Cell:+264 81 1284925

Okakambe Horse Trails is located on the banks of the dry Swakop Riverbed, 12km outside Swakopmund. Okakambe’s main attraction is its 40 well-trained and well-bred horses including Hanoverians, Friesians, Arabs and others.

Okakambe Horse TrailsTel: +264 64 402799Fax:+264 64 405258www.okakambe.iway.na

Sefofane Air Charters strives to provide a safe, efficient and reliable service to our guests. For clients wishing to visit a combination of remote areas in a short space of time with minimal time spent in transit, air charter is the answer.

Sefofane Air ChartersTel: +264 61 255735Fax: +88617966www.sefofane.com

A Models is a dynamic model agency based in Namibia. Our aim is to cast the right model and allocate the most suitable crew member for your company’s and production’s image.

A ModelsTel: +264 81 124 4558Fax: +264 61 243 852www.amodelsnamibia.com

Casting / Model Agency

Production ServicesEquipment and Prop Rental

Media Film Service: ‘Service is our credo. The best equipment is our business’. This South African based company does a great deal of work in and around Namibia.

Media Film ServiceTel: +27 21 511 3300www.mediafilmservice.com

Equipment List Rentals is a well established Namibian based Unit and Locations company, offering Unit Support, Location Scouting, SFX, Camera Support, and Location Management.

Equipment ListCell: +264 81 [email protected]

Lemon Reel provides a range of specialized services by experienced Namibian crew: on set medics, props, wardrobe, SFX, VFX and Namibian based equipment to the film industry.

Lemon Reel Cell: +264 81 122 [email protected]

Galaxi Productions Namibia’s premier supplier of superior equipment for all events and productions from sales and rentals of sound, light and audiovisual equipment, to pyrotechnics, stunt men and camera equipment.

Galaxi ProductionsTel: +264 61 253 545Cell: +264 81 129 9349www.galaxi.cc

digitalfilm: a South African company which recently provided light, sound and vision on Namibian Productions, “3 1/2 Lives of Philip Wetu” and “Taste of Rain”. They also provide hi-def broadcast facilities, sales and transfers.

digitalfilmTel: +27 11 4637584

Bliss is Namibia’s pre-eminent antique and collectables shop situated in the main street of Omaruru. Come experience the past, come smell the “oldness” and the furniture oil. Hope to see you soon!

Bliss AntiquesTel: +264 64 [email protected]

Production Services

Film Set Caterers

Rent-A-Chef prides itself on being a truly Namibian company providing world class services to the local market. We provide catering services that are second to none in Namibia. Rent-a-Chef is a specialist in industrial, on set, and home catering.

Rent-A-ChefTel: +264 61 234528Fax: +264 61 302283www.rent-a-chef.com.na

Desert Catering, located in Walvis Bay, has several years experience in providing food for the film and television industry. Not only is their catering delicious, they also supply luxury fully-equipped tented camps.

Desert CateringTel: +264 64 206613Fax: +264 64 [email protected]

Filmmakers’ Association of Namibia (FAN) was founded to represent filmmakers’ interests and to build up a data base providing qualified information about services and suppliers existing in Namibia today.

FANTel: +264 81 663 [email protected]

Filming Assistance and Bodies

Namibia Film Commission (NFC) can supply information on everything you need to know about production services, locations, facilities, crews, permits, taxation, transport etc. Discover Namibia for your next award winning film production.

NFCTel: +264 61 381 900/1Fax: +264 61 256 054www.namibia-film-commission.com

Production Services

SMEs Compete helps Namibian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow business, create wealth and generate employment. The approach is to cater to the SME sector in general and to suit specific requirements of individual clients.

SMEs CompeteTel: +264 61 247 129Fax: +264 61 248 [email protected]

National Theatre of Namibia is situated in the heart of Windhoek city. It provides Art lovers with a variety of choice activities ranging from theatre, dance, music, ballet, and opera, to rehearsal and conference facilities.

National Theatre of NamibiaTel: +264 61 374400Fax: +264 61 374401www.ntn.org.na

Theatres

Production Services

Audio Art Recordings provides a range of sounds from Namibia, professionally produced and packaged.

Sound Recordists

Still Photographers

Audio Art Tel: +264 61 232741 [email protected]

Chris Johnston an American photographer/geologist living in Omaruru since 1997, sells his work by commission and through Bliss, located at 116 Main Street, Omaruru.

Chris JohnstonCell: +264 81 124 [email protected]

Karl Andre Terblanche Photography specialises in nature, outdoor, action and location photography. With extensive experience with still photography, Karl is the natural choice for your production.

Karl Andre Terblanche PhotographyCell: +264 81 659 [email protected]

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