Ivan Quashigah calls for National Film Awards to boost Ghana’s movie industry

Chairman of the Ghana National Film Authority (NFA), Ivan Quashigah, has stressed the need for Ghana to have a National Film Awards scheme to promote and recognize the country’s movie industry.

Mr. Quashigah said award schemes are key to shining a spotlight on films and the people who make them.

He explained that such recognition not only rewards winners but also brings attention to the entire industry.

“It is important that we have an awards program as part of our agenda to push interest in Ghanaian films. When you put that together, it throws light on the industry, the winners, and the players.” he noted.

Mr. Quashigah noted that although there are a few award events already running, Ghana still needs a fully recognized National Film Awards.

He added that conversations are ongoing on whether the NFA itself will organize the scheme or allow private organizers to manage it.

According to him, the awards would create buzz before and after the ceremony, sparking conversations about films and encouraging more people to watch Ghanaian movies.

“Leading up to the event, there will be a lot of discussions about which films are in the running. Even after the event, the conversations will continue for months. That keeps film on top of people’s minds,” he explained.

He said the initiative would help audiences discover new films, strengthen the industry, and promote Ghanaian stories locally and abroad.

By: Jacob Aggrey