Esther Beukes | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Tasha Utjiwa |
| Education | University of Namibia Cape Town |
| Occupations | Producer, filmmaker, chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission |
Esther Beukes (born 13 July 1993), is a Namibian producer, filmmaker and the current chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission (NFC).[1][2]
Education and career
Beukes started her career at the ages of 16 as a make-up artist for music videos and later moved into wardrobe, production design, casting, assistant directing and a producer.[3][4] Beukes also studied public relations at the University of Namibia.[5]
Beukes obtained a higher certificate in Television and Film Production from AFDA Cape Town.[6] She also holds a certificate in Film/Cinema/Video studies from Multichoice Talent Factory.[7][8]
Achievement
Beukes achieved being an assistant director and associate producer on the Zambian telenovela Zuba. She was the writer and director of 2022's award-winning Miss Understood.[9] Beukes was also the director of Mark Mushiva's music film 'Turbo Summation'.
Filmography
- The Unseen (2016)
- Lusala (2019)
- Miss Understood (2022)
References
- ^ express (2025-04-01). "Esther Beukes: A visionary leader at the helm of Namibia's film industry". Business Express. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (2025-04-04). "Beukes: A visionary leading the film industry". Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ Namibian, The (2019-05-10). "Esther Beukes is a Director". The Namibian. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Beukes Esther". multichoicetalentfactory.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Esther Beukes promotes alternative fashion | Namibia Economist". Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Esther Beukes | Multichoice Talent Factory". multichoicetalentfactory.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Beukes Esther". multichoicetalentfactory.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ Namibian, The (2019-05-10). "Esther Beukes Aspires To Be a Top Director". The Namibian. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ Mukokobi, Pricilla (2024-07-05). "Beukes ready to conquer film industry". Retrieved 2025-09-09.
