NFA launches Film Fund under Kafui’s leadership

The National Film Authority (NFA) on Wednesday launched its Film Development Fund, a major initiative expected to address financing challenges and support filmmakers, content creators and other players in the creative space.

The launch, brought together industry players, corporate institutions, financial organisations and creative arts stakeholders.

Speaking at the event, the CEO, Kafui Danku, described the fund as a major step towards transforming Ghana’s film industry into a stronger and globally competitive sector capable of creating jobs and contributing to national development.

The authority noted that for many years, limited access to funding had remained one of the biggest challenges facing filmmakers and producers in the country.

According to her, the fund would support film production, distribution, exhibition, infrastructure development and audience expansion while helping Ghanaian stories reach wider international audiences.

“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.

The event also saw the inauguration of the Film Development Fund Management Committee and the Film Classification Committee to support transparency, accountability and standards within the industry.

The Film Development Fund Management Committee will oversee the administration of the fund, while the Film Classification Committee will continue to guide responsible film classification and content standards.

The authority expressed excitement about the future of Ghana’s film industry, especially in areas such as cinema development, local content promotion and digital expansion.

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 and Kofi Adinkra – Member.

The Film Classification Committee members include Chairperson Lord Adama Akwetey Kanyi, 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.

By Linda Abrefi Wadie