Walking Forward🚶🏿Season 2
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SERIES SYNOPSIS
WALKING FORWARD🚶🏿Season 2 explores the bravery and sacrifice of the frontline heroes who work as hard today, as they did when the virus first arrived in the Land of the Brave. EPISODES S02E01 – Take Every Day As It Is – 6 min First to any crisis are those whose oaths of service are to care and protect. Ndinomholo meets a paramedic and a professional nurse to be inspired by their story. S02E02 – The Future In Our Own Image – 6 min Manufacturing health and safety was the business of the year 2020. Ndinomholo gets to know a youth leader and a mechanical engineer who use their hands and tools to shield us. S02E03 – Fear Of The Unknown – 5 min Prevention is better than cure. Ndinomholo speaks to an emergency medical doctor and science lab professionals who make it possible for us to maintain vigilance in the face of the unknown. S02E04 – A Virus Decides To Take Over The World – 7 min When death becomes a reality, we must all find ways of coping. Ndinomholo gets together with a musician and a media personality who inspire light even in the darkest of times. S02E05 – If The Foundation Is Laid Well – 5 min Preparing for a brighter future is all of our responsibility. Ndinomholo talks to a journalist and a kindergarten principal who do their best today so that our society can be its best tomorrow. |
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PRODUCER STATEMENT – TIM HUEBSCHLE
The year is 2021. The coronavirus still controls life in Namibia. A lot of uncertainty remains during the second year of the pandemic. Building on the docuseries format we developed during the first season of Walking Forward where Ndinomholointerviewed individuals from the arts and cultural sector, in Season 2 we introduce our audience to the people who have to keep on fighting, day in, day out, for all of us. The healthcare sector offers many stories of heroism and managing the impact of Covid as best possible, given the nature of the beast. Stories that all of us should hear. Walking Forward Season 2 is a tribute to those who from Day 1 had to navigate the reality of a global health crisis, choosing their battles and retaining a positive mindset throughout. Dealing with the medical impact of the pandemic itself is not a light subject matter. So it’s about tastefully unpacking the somewhat ruthless reality and providing our audience with the opportunity to gain valuable insights along the way. The episodes showcase individuals who are on the frontline and who can help us all better understand the situation we currently refer to as normal. Through their dedication and determination we are inspired to carry on walking forward into a yet unknown future. |
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ARTISTIC STATEMENT – NDINOMHOLO NDILULA
The health of a nation can be gauged by the health of its people. As Namibians, we have spent the last year responding to an unknown entity which posed a threat to our physical health, our mental wellness and our economic development. The coronavirus pandemic, however, called for Namibians of all backgrounds to stand together and save each other whilst sharing hope.
At the forefront of our nation's defenceagainst Covid-19 are the health sector professionals who show their resilience, bravery and heroism by living out their oaths of service. I honour the women, men and gender-non-conforming members of our community who set aside their own personal fear and who risk their own lives to ensure the safety of the whole community. Ondapandula vamwameme.
In Season 2 of the Walking Forward series, I was honouredand delighted to sit down with different healthcare workers to learn about their personal and professional experience of the pandemic. The healthcare sector comprises human beings and this season seeks to celebrate the individuals as well as the institutions. The series also employs an expanded approach by considering those who play a part in the broader physical health and mental wellness of the community. There is no easy way to talk about the individual and communal losses that we continue to face, but it is up to us all to be brave, to do our part and to do what we can to curb the further spread of Covid-19.
I am excited for you, the audience, to meet these incredible heroes who are still hard at work today to ensure our nation's future.
The health of a nation can be gauged by the health of its people. As Namibians, we have spent the last year responding to an unknown entity which posed a threat to our physical health, our mental wellness and our economic development. The coronavirus pandemic, however, called for Namibians of all backgrounds to stand together and save each other whilst sharing hope.
At the forefront of our nation's defenceagainst Covid-19 are the health sector professionals who show their resilience, bravery and heroism by living out their oaths of service. I honour the women, men and gender-non-conforming members of our community who set aside their own personal fear and who risk their own lives to ensure the safety of the whole community. Ondapandula vamwameme.
In Season 2 of the Walking Forward series, I was honouredand delighted to sit down with different healthcare workers to learn about their personal and professional experience of the pandemic. The healthcare sector comprises human beings and this season seeks to celebrate the individuals as well as the institutions. The series also employs an expanded approach by considering those who play a part in the broader physical health and mental wellness of the community. There is no easy way to talk about the individual and communal losses that we continue to face, but it is up to us all to be brave, to do our part and to do what we can to curb the further spread of Covid-19.
I am excited for you, the audience, to meet these incredible heroes who are still hard at work today to ensure our nation's future.
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CINEMATOGRAPHER STATEMENT – ANTONIUS TSUOB
Walking Forward Season 2 is a short walk through the very tough and courageous lifes of our frontline healthcare workers in Namibia during the times of Covid-19.
My approach to filming this season was to keep it simple and let it unfold. The overall style of the series comes together in this manner and even though we have a plan, we make a conscious decision to let things flow, to let it be.
The walking shots aesthetic is linking the very interesting maroon veldskoenwith Ndinomholo’svery interesting walk or as I call it, the NdinoWalker. Through the lens the natural spaces and the atmosphere of Windhoek were kept simple, but still artistic. It was also an opportunity to showcase our city’s beautiful scenery and tones which are made up of different shades of green and brown.
We decided to go for natural lighting during the interviews and activities with all the other characters. This look has been implemented since the first season. We are a small team and we have limited time to film, once again we let it be.
Walking Forward Season 2 is a short walk through the very tough and courageous lifes of our frontline healthcare workers in Namibia during the times of Covid-19.
My approach to filming this season was to keep it simple and let it unfold. The overall style of the series comes together in this manner and even though we have a plan, we make a conscious decision to let things flow, to let it be.
The walking shots aesthetic is linking the very interesting maroon veldskoenwith Ndinomholo’svery interesting walk or as I call it, the NdinoWalker. Through the lens the natural spaces and the atmosphere of Windhoek were kept simple, but still artistic. It was also an opportunity to showcase our city’s beautiful scenery and tones which are made up of different shades of green and brown.
We decided to go for natural lighting during the interviews and activities with all the other characters. This look has been implemented since the first season. We are a small team and we have limited time to film, once again we let it be.
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FUNDING PARTNER STATEMENT - NAMIBIA FILM COMMISSION
The world has passed the 1-year mark facing a pandemic, life has not gone back to normal or totally adapted a new normal, however as aptly put through the title of this series we are “Walking Forward”. As the film industry continues to feel the brunt of Covid-19, the Namibia Film Commission remains committed to supporting the industry navigate through these uncertain times. We hope stories told in the series not only signifies the loss and challenges brought on by the pandemic but that they also give you hope as we Walk Forward. |
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PRODUCTION COMPANY
Collective Productions Namibia
Collective Productions is a Namibian film and video production company, founded by Writer & Director Tim Huebschle and Producer & Business Manager David Benade in 2009.
With more than 20 years of experience in the film and television industry, our purpose is compelling storytelling. A good story will travel far and wide, because stories need to be told and want to be heard.
We believe Namibia has stories to tell and it is our calling to make authentic movies that inspire audiences, both locally and around the world.
Collective Productions has produced a variety of award-winning documentaries, short films, music videos and TV commercials. Our creative team has made content for German and Chinese TV stations. In 2019 we released our debut feature-length thriller #LANDoftheBRAVEfilm across cinemas in Namibia.
Moving with the times, we focused on web content in 2020 and launched the first season of the “Walking Forward” docuseries in December of that year.
Collective Productions Namibia
Collective Productions is a Namibian film and video production company, founded by Writer & Director Tim Huebschle and Producer & Business Manager David Benade in 2009.
With more than 20 years of experience in the film and television industry, our purpose is compelling storytelling. A good story will travel far and wide, because stories need to be told and want to be heard.
We believe Namibia has stories to tell and it is our calling to make authentic movies that inspire audiences, both locally and around the world.
Collective Productions has produced a variety of award-winning documentaries, short films, music videos and TV commercials. Our creative team has made content for German and Chinese TV stations. In 2019 we released our debut feature-length thriller #LANDoftheBRAVEfilm across cinemas in Namibia.
Moving with the times, we focused on web content in 2020 and launched the first season of the “Walking Forward” docuseries in December of that year.
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WALKING FORWARD – INTERVIEWER & INTERVIEWEES
(in order of appearance) Ndinomholo Ndilula (Interviewer & Creative Entrepreneur) Israel Iyambo (Paramedic) Justa de Klerk (Professional Nurse & Lecturer) Foibe Sakaria (Youth Leader) Michael Nauta (Mechanical Engineer) Dr. Kaveto Sikuvi (Emergency Medical Doctor) Ndumbu Pentikainen (Chief Medical Technologist) Ndahafa Frans (Technologist) Lize Ehlers (Musician) Adriano Visagie (Media Personality) Denver Kisting (Journalist) Lufina Kamoso (Kindergarten Principal) |
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WALKING FORWARD – CREW
Directed by Tim Huebschle & Ndinomholo Ndilula Created by Tim Huebschle, Ndinomholo Ndilula & David Benade Written & narrated by Ndinomholo Ndilula Produced & edited by Tim Huebschle Executive Producer David Benade Cinematographer Antonius Tsuob Online editor & colourist Haiko Boldt Audio postproduction David Benade |
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