The National Film Authority (NFA) has officially launched its Film Development Fund, a major initiative expected to address financing challenges and create sustainable growth opportunities within Ghana’s film industry.
The launch, held on Wednesday, May 20, at Silverbird Cinema in Accra, also saw the inauguration of the Film Development Fund Management Committee and the Film Classification Committee, two bodies expected to strengthen governance and regulation in the sector.
Speaking at the event, CEO of the NFA, Kafui Danku, described the Fund as one of the most important institutional interventions introduced to support the local film ecosystem.
“The establishment of the Film Development Fund is one of the most significant institutional interventions towards addressing a long-standing challenge within the industry, particularly in the area of financing and investment support,” she stated.
According to her, the initiative seeks to provide opportunities for filmmakers, producers, distributors, exhibitors, content creators, and industry entrepreneurs to build stronger and more sustainable businesses.
“The Fund is therefore intended to create opportunities for filmmakers, producers, distributors, exhibitors, content creators, and industry entrepreneurs to grow more sustainable businesses, create jobs, expand audiences, and increase the global visibility of Ghanaian stories and content,” she added.
Kafui Danku stressed that the future of Ghana’s film industry would depend on collective efforts to create a favourable ecosystem supported by policy, innovation, and strategic collaborations.
“The National Film Authority recognises that the future of the industry depends on how well we all can collectively contribute to creating an enabling environment with the right set of regulations to ensure development through audience engagement, access, innovation and strategic partnerships,” she said.
She also highlighted the significance of the inauguration of the two committees, explaining that they would play important roles in ensuring accountability and development in the industry.
“This is why the inauguration of the Film Development Fund Management Committee and the Film Classification Committee is critical for today’s event,” she noted, adding, “two important committees that would support governance, transparency, accountability, and regulatory advancement of the industry.”
According to her, the Film Development Fund Management Committee will oversee the strategic administration of the Fund while the Film Classification Committee will ensure responsible content creation and promote standards within Ghana’s evolving film ecosystem.
Film Development Fund Management Committee
The newly inaugurated Film Development Fund Management Committee comprises:
* Mawuko Kweku Afadzinu – Chairperson
* Kafui Danku-Pitcher – Executive Secretary
* Samuel D. Clarkson Acheampong – Member
* George Bosompim – Member
* Selassie Ibrahim – Member
* Michael Owusu-Ansah – Member
* Augustine Abbey – Member
* Gyasiwa Ansah – Member
* Kofi Adinkra – Member
Film Classification Committee
The Film Classification Committee members are:
* Joseph K. Amoah – Chairperson
* Lord Adama Akwetey Kanyi – Member
* Gilbert Ekow Ampah – Member
* Dr. Baba Haruna – Member
* Very Rev. Helena Opoku-Sarkodie – Member
* Issah Mahama – Member
* Ototuasuo Kantamanto Oworae Agyekum III – Member
* Daniel Clerk – Member
* Imam Adam Musah Abubakar – Member
* Karikari Bediako – Member
The launch marks a major step in the NFA’s efforts to create stronger institutional support for the film industry and position Ghanaian content for greater competitiveness on the global stage.
