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Tim Huebschle
Tim Huebschle is a Namibian film director and screenwriter. After completing his high school in Windhoek, Tim Huebschle relocated to Cape Town and completed a Bachelor of Arts in English & German Literature at the University of Cape Town. During his studies, he participated in a few film theory seminars and subsequently chose to follow a career in the film industry. He started making independent short films in 2000, after leaving South Africa and moving to Berlin to pursue internships at production companies in the German capital. In 2003 he returned to Namibia where he had secured a production budget for ''Savanna Stories'', a 13-part documentary series, aired on the Namibian Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and ea ... Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). Upon completion of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reutlingen
Reutlingen (; Swabian: ''Reitlenga'') is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is the capital of the eponymous district of Reutlingen. As of June 2018, it has a population of 115,818. Reutlingen has a university of applied sciences, which was founded in 1855, originally as a weavers' school. Today, Reutlingen is home to an established textile industry and also houses machinery, leather goods and steel manufacturing facilities. It has the narrowest street in the world, Spreuerhofstraße (width 31 cm). Geography Reutlingen is located about south of the State capital of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart. It lies in the Southwest corner of Germany, right next to the Swabian Jura, and that is why it is often called ''The gateway to the Swabian Jura'' (german: link=no, Das Tor zur Schwäbischen Alb). The Echaz river, a tributary of the Neckar, flows through the city centre. Along with the old university town of Tübingen (about to the west), Reutlingen is the centre of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Looking For Iilonga
Looking for Iilonga is a Namibian short film directed by Tim Huebschle in 2011. Plot Confronted by a loan shark who is collecting what he is owed, Simon is faced with one option only: he has to repay his family's debts. Ripped from his comfortable rural lifestyle, he travels far away to the big city, hoping to work off the debts. But from the moment he sets foot in the city, everything seems to be against Simon. Production Looking for Iilonga was shot in and around Windhoek over four days in November 2010. The screenplay was written by Tim Huebschle and Nailoke Mhanda, based on an idea by Nailoke. The actors translated their respective lines into Oshivambo. The film was uploaded to YouTube YouTube is a global online video platform, online video sharing and social media, social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by ... in February 2019. By June of the sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namibian Film Directors
Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. Although it does not border Zimbabwe, less than 200 metres (660 feet) of the Botswanan right bank of the Zambezi River separates the two countries. Namibia gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990, following the Namibian War of Independence. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. Namibia is a member state of the United Nations (UN), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU) and the Commonwealth of Nations. The driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia has been inhabited since pre-historic times by the San, Damara and Nama people. Around the 14th century, immigrating Bantu peoples arrived as part of the Bantu expansion. Since then, the Bantu groups, the largest being the Ovambo, ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namibian Film Producers
Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. Although it does not border Zimbabwe, less than 200 metres (660 feet) of the Botswanan right bank of the Zambezi River separates the two countries. Namibia gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990, following the Namibian War of Independence. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. Namibia is a member state of the United Nations (UN), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU) and the Commonwealth of Nations. The driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia has been inhabited since pre-historic times by the San, Damara and Nama people. Around the 14th century, immigrating Bantu peoples arrived as part of the Bantu expansion. Since then, the Bantu groups, the largest being the Ovambo, ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Cape Town Alumni
A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, the designation is reserved for colleges that have a graduate school. The word ''university'' is derived from the Latin ''universitas magistrorum et scholarium'', which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". The first universities were created in Europe by Catholic Church monks. The University of Bologna (''Università di Bologna''), founded in 1088, is the first university in the sense of: *Being a high degree-awarding institute. *Having independence from the ecclesiastic schools, although conducted by both clergy and non-clergy. *Using the word ''universitas'' (which was coined at its foundation). *Issuing secular and non-secular degrees: grammar, rhetoric, logic, theology, canon law, notarial law.Hunt Janin: "The university i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walking Forward
''Walking Forward'' is a Namibian documentary web series produced by Tim Huebschle. The first season premiered in December 2020 on YouTube. Production ''Walking Forward'' was shot in Windhoek Windhoek (, , ) is the capital and largest city of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level, almost exactly at the country's geographical centre. The population of Windhoek in 20 ... in October 2020. The scripts were written by Ndinomholo Ndilula. The interviewees were drawn from the various arts and cultural sectors, including performing arts, fashion, music, visual arts and dance. Cast * Ndinomholo Ndilula (Interviewer / Artist & Creative Entrepreneur) * Kulan Ganes (Casting Agent / Pencilled Casting) * Slick Upindi (Stand-up Comedian / Free Your Mind) * Eva-Maria Manchen (Fashion Designer / Katharina Karl) * Heino Manchen (Manufacturing / Katharina Karl) * Leena Shipwata (Model / Leena Shipwata Modelling Academy) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rider Without A Horse
Rider without a Horse is a Namibian short film directed by Tim Huebschle Tim Huebschle is a Namibian film director and screenwriter. After completing his high school in Windhoek, Tim Huebschle relocated to Cape Town and completed a Bachelor of Arts in English & German Literature at the University of Cape Town. During ... in 2008. Plot Namibia celebrates its 18th Independence anniversary. The 100-year-old Rider Monument ( Reiterdenkmal) comes to life. The rider is confronted with what he stands for and decides to change that. Production Notes After the film's initial release in April 2009, director Tim Huebschle filmed some more documentary shots during the removal of the Reiterdenkmal in August 2009 which were subsequently edited into the end credits of the film. The screenplay was written in 2008 amidst the political debate of what to do with the controversial German colonial Reiterdenkmal. Rider without a Horse received a production grant from the now defunct Berlin- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Another Sunny Day (film)
''Another Sunny Day'' is a 2017 Namibian documentary short film directed by Tim Huebschle and co-produced by director himself along with Haiko Boldt. The documentary film stars Paulus Johannes and his life as a person living with albinism in one of the hottest parts of Namibia. The film made its premiere on August 4, 2017 at the Jozi Film Festival Discovery Channel Don't Stop Wondering, Johannesburg, South Africa. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Festival (; french: link=no, Festival de Cannes), until 2003 called the International Film Festival (') and known in English as the Cannes Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films o ... on Disability in 2017 and received positive acclaim from critics. Cast * Paulus Johannes Nominations and awards Source: Nominations * Changing Perspectives Short Film Festival (2018): Best Short Film InShort Film Festival(2018): Best Documentary Jozi Film Festival ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead River (film)
''Dead River'', is a 2012 Namibian short drama history film directed by Tim Huebschle Tim Huebschle is a Namibian film director and screenwriter. After completing his high school in Windhoek, Tim Huebschle relocated to Cape Town and completed a Bachelor of Arts in English & German Literature at the University of Cape Town. During ... and co-produced by Cecil Moller and Marinda Stein. The film stars Christin Meinecke-Mareka and Jens Schneider in lead roles whereas Jade Coury, David Ndjavera and Hans-Christian Mahnke in supportive roles. The film received critics positive acclaim and screened worldwide. The film received five awards and nominated for another eight awards. Cast * Christin Meinecke-Mareka as Lisa von Dornstedt * Jens Schneider as Adolf von Dornstedt * Jade Coury as Young Lisa * Erven Katiti as David (Teen) * Hans-Christian Mahnke as Ex Husband * David Ndjavera as David * Shaquille Shikwambi as Young David References External links * {{IMDb title, tt2355118 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and is run through the Africa Film Academy. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well as uniting the African continent through arts and culture. The award presentation is attended by numerous media representatives, celebrities, politicians, journalists, actresses and actors from all across the world. The AMA Awards is widely considered to be Africa's most important film event and the most prestigious film award in Africa. History The first Africa Movie Academy Awards was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria on 30 May 2005. All other subsequent African Academy Awards before 2012 were held at the same venue, except for the 2008 AMAA Awards which was moved t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel O Music Video Awards
Channel O Africa Music Video Awards, once known as Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, are Pan-African music awards organised by South Africa -based Channel O television channel. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video Awards. Since 2005 the awards have been held annually. The winners are voted by Channel O's viewers across the continent. 2003 TITLE: - Reel Music Video Awards VENUE: - M-Net Randburg Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa. HOSTS: - CATEGORIES: - 23 in total SPECIAL RECOGNITION: - Fela Kuti (Nigeria) 2004 No awards ceremony was held in this year. 2005 TITLE: - African Music Video Awards VENUE: - Johannesburg Civic Center, South Africa HOSTS: - SPECIAL RECOGNITION: - Hugh Masekela (South Africa) 2006 TITLE: - Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards VENUE: - Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg, South Africa HOSTS: - David Kau (South Africa) and Channel O VJs SPECIAL RECOGNITION: - Zola (South Africa) WINNERS: - *Best Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michaela Hübschle
Michaela Hübschle (born 21 September 1950 as Michaela Kuntze in Otjiwarongo) is a Namibian politician and former Deputy Minister for Prisons and Correctional Services. Education and profession After attending school in her hometown, Hübschle studied at the University of Pretoria in South Africa from 1970 to 1973. She graduated with a BA. She then worked as a translator for the German embassy in Pretoria until 1976. Hübschle then travelled to the Federal Republic of Germany and was active in the local environmental movement. In 1984, she returned to the South West Africa at that time and worked on various projects in Katutura, a township in Windhoek. Since 2000, Hübschle has been the chairman of the Criminals Return Into Society (CRIS), founded by her, which has been called Change since August 2009. The association is committed to start-up and life support for former prisoners and in the area of vocational support. It also organizes the Gildehaus, an informal forum for leading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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