Riejhaat Wolhuter is a videographer and graphic designer born in South Africa and based in Windhoek, Namibia.
When asked what he is most excited about ahead of joining MTF, 24-year-old Riejhaat – who trained in filmmaking at SUFF Academy – says he is looking forward to acquiring knowledge and receiving guidance to become a better filmmaker. Despite being an avid supporter of Africa’s film and TV industry, Riejhaat believes there are stories that are yet to be told. And therefore aims to create new filmic narratives.
Hilma Sheehama is an emerging film creative based in Windhoek, Namibia, who has ambitions of being an executive producer and writer.
On the path to actualising her dreams, Hilma says participating in the second MTF is an opportunity for her to widen her network, learn about the film and TV industries of Africa and unleash her creativity. Excited to make a valuable contribution to the video entertainment field after completing the immersive training programme, Hilma says she has confidence in Africa’s ever-expanding film and TV landscape, which she says global appeal.
Humbuhumbu Ngava, also known as “Shona”, is a creative born and raised in Windhoek, Namibia. An alumni of Namibia University of Science and Technology, where he obtained qualifications in Journalism, Design and Filmmaking, the multitalented 25-year-old has since gone on to join fields such as broadcasting, video entertainment and media.
“I’m a young, dynamic and creative individual who strives to create an empire by taking Angolan storytelling to higher heights,” says Paulo Idalécio da Silva João, an emerging cinematographer.
Luanda-based emerging filmmaker Adriano Vunda Dizongo has been passionate about cinema from an early age.