Local Movie to Stream Globally

Baxu and the Giants will be available to stream from tomorrow, just a day before Namibia celebrates 30 years of independence.

The multi-award winning local short film tells the story of how rhino poaching triggers social change in rural Namibia – seen through the eyes of a nine-year-old girl. Directed and co-written by Florian Schott, the movie is an eye opener for all Namibians and non-Namibians.

Girley  Jazama co-wrote and co-produced the movie and Andrew Botelle joined Schott and Jazama as producer. Baxu and the Giants has premiered in ten countries and at over 20 Film Festivals. During its international run, it won the award for Best Foreign Narrative at the San Francisco Independent Short Film Festival in USA.

It also won two international Cinematography Awards and two awards at the Knysna Film Festival in South Africa. In Namibia it won three Namibian Theatre- and Film Awards, including Best Female Actor for 10-year-old, Camilla Jo-Ann Daries.

Schott also presented to movie to over 500 learners in Los Angeles as part of the Pan African Film Festival and the RapidLion Film Festival in Johannesburg, this is where the movie was nominated for ‘Best Humanitarian Film’.

In addition to screenings outside of Namibia, Legal Assistance started showing to film to thousands of learners locally. MaMoKoBo Video & Research is also busy with bringing the movie to all Namibians via their mobile screenings, which is done in partnership with the Save the Rhine Trust and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

Baxu and the Giants will stream on their official website, www.baxuandgiants.com as well as on Youtube and Vimeo.

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