Walking Forward 2 Celebrates Frontliners

unWrap.onlineOne of Namibia’s leading film production companies, Collective Productions Namibia, has premiered the second season of ‘Walking Forward’, which explores the bravery and sacrifice of the frontline heroes who face the devastating novel coronavirus head-on.

The main funding partner, the Namibia Film Commission (NFC), said they hope stories told in the series not only signify the loss and challenges brought on by the pandemic but that they also give Namibians hope as the country walks forward.

Ndinomholo Ndilula, who wrote the script of the series, said he was honoured and 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,” said Ndilula.

Collective Productions is a Namibian film and video production company, founded by writer and director Tim Huebschle and producer and business manager David Benade in 2009.

Huebschle said the second season of ‘Walking Forward’ is a tribute to those who from day one had to navigate the reality of a global health crisis, choosing their battles and retaining a positive mindset throughout.

According to him, 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,” he said.

The documentary series was produced in Namibia during this year, is mainly in English and runs for about six minutes each over five episodes.

The team spoke to several frontliners, including journalists, a kindergarten teacher, a musician, medical professionals such as nurses and medical technologists, as well as youth workers.

They also spoke to a mechanical engineer and a paramedic who shared their experiences how they keep true to their oath to show resilience, bravery and heroism during the trying times of the Covid-19 pandemic.