Esther Beukes

Esther Beukes
Other names	Tasha Utjiwa
Education	University of Namibia Cape Town
Occupation(s)	Producer, filmmaker, chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission

Esther Beukes (born 10 June 1979), 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

1. express (2025-04-01). "Esther Beukes: A visionary leader at the helm of Namibia's film industry". Business Express. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
2. Reporter, Staff (2025-04-04). "Beukes: A visionary leading the film industry" . Retrieved 2025-09-09.
3. Namibian, The (2019-05-10). "Esther Beukes Aspires To Be a Top Director". The Namibian. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
4. "Beukes Esther". multichoicetalentfactory.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
5. "Esther Beukes promotes alternative fashion | Namibia Economist" . Retrieved 2025-09-09.
6. "Esther Beukes | Multichoice Talent Factory". multichoicetalentfactory.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
7. "Beukes Esther". multichoicetalentfactory.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
8. Namibian, The (2019-05-10). "Esther Beukes Aspires To Be a Top Director". The Namibian. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
9. Mukokobi, Pricilla (2024-07-05). "Beukes ready to conquer film industry" . Retrieved 2025-09-09.