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Lila Swanepoel

Lila Swanepoel

Windhoek, Khomas

Summary

Dynamic video producer from Namibia with over 20 years of experience in the Namibian and South African film industries, specializing in end-to-end video production. Recipient of the 2014 Namibian Theatre and Film Awards for Production Design for Theatre with a proven track record on local and international feature films including a nomination in the same category in 2026. Passionate about all facets of visual storytelling, recognized for creativity and innovation as demonstrated by a nomination for Best Music Video Director at the 2017 Namibian Theatre and Film Awards for the project RELAPSE. Committed to delivering compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and elevate the art of filmmaking.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

International Video Production
01.2020 - 01.2026

United States Forestry Service, Thomson Reuters Foundation - United Kingdom, Amazing Race Australia, International Monetary Fund - Washington DC, RTL - Germany, A-OK Media House - United Kingdom, Mad Way Rally - Cyprus.

Namibian Corporate Video Production
01.2013 - 01.2026

Olthaver and List, RMB Namibia, FNB Namibia, Bank Windhoek, Standard Bank Namibia, Old Mutual Namibia, Bank of Namibia, Indongo Toyota and Capricorn Investment Group, PPS Insurance Namibia, OMDis Town Transform Agency.

Art Department – International Feature Films
01.2015 - 01.2026

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - Part of the Academy Award - winning Production Design team.
Der Vermessene Mensch (2021), Fall Out (2022).

Art Department - TV Commercials
01.2013 - 01.2026

MTC Namibia, FNB Namibia, Panasonic International, Coca-Cola, South African Airways, Samsung, LinkedIn and Chicken Licken.

Official Videographer

Namibian President Hage Geingob’s Election Campaign
- 01.2014

Official videographer traveling across Namibia, documenting the election campaign of Hage Geingob prior to his presidency.

Education

National Diploma - Film & Video Technology

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
01-2000

Skills

  • Producer
  • DOP
  • Director
  • Video Editor
  • Production Designer
  • Art Director
  • Props Master

Timeline

International Video Production
01.2020 - 01.2026

Art Department – International Feature Films
01.2015 - 01.2026

Namibian Corporate Video Production
01.2013 - 01.2026

Art Department - TV Commercials
01.2013 - 01.2026

Official Videographer

Namibian President Hage Geingob’s Election Campaign
- 01.2014

National Diploma - Film & Video Technology

Tshwane University of Technology
Lila Swanepoel