Esther Beukes
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Esther Beukes (born 13 July 1993), is a Namibian producer, filmmaker and the current chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission (NFC).[1][2]
Esther Beukes | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Tasha Utjiwa |
| Education | University of Namibia Cape Town |
| Occupations | Producer, filmmaker, chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission |
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)