The National Film Authority (NFA) of Ghana is set to organize a one-day capacity-building workshop and stakeholder engagement for filmmakers in Kumasi. The workshop which is sponsored by the World Bank under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will be done on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Golden Bean Hotel. Hopefully, after this maiden one, NFA intends to replicate the workshop in Tamale and Accra

The workshop aims to educate Ghanaian filmmakers on the new trends in the production and marketing of films, equip them with knowledge of the new technologies and equipment for film production and train them on best practices in international film production.

A vibrant creative economy is essential to a healthy national economy. Globally, the economic impact of film cannot be overemphasized. The National Film Authority since its commencement in December 2019 has initiated several projects to strategically position Ghana’s film industry and make it economically vibrant. Under the NFA’s Cinema Development Agenda, a project like the ‘Shoot in Ghana’ Campaign is showing great prospects with some major productions like the ‘Girls Trip 2’ prepping to shoot in Ghana.

“A lot of productions are beginning to troop into Ghana because of the ‘Shoot in Ghana’ Campaign and this will bring a huge boost to the industry. When a major production shoots in a particular location, it brings jobs, revenue, and related infrastructure development, providing an immediate boost to the local economy. We need to fully explore the opportunities of the campaign and that is why this workshop is necessary. Through this, we hope to build the capacity of our filmmakers and equip them with the skills and knowledge that can match international best practices to enable them to take advantage of the productions that are coming into Ghana” the CEO of NFA, Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante, revealed.

The lead person for the workshop Mr Daniel Kofi Amoateng also stated that “Filmmaking is increasingly changing. The world is fast-paced moving with new trends in film production, marketing and advanced technologies. Our filmmakers need to be abreast of these new trends. At the end of the workshop, participants are expected to have gained enhanced skills and knowledge in the production and marketing of films to be able to compete internationally”

Also, as part of the workshop, NFA is looking forward to engaging its stakeholders on crucial issues in the industry which includes the Development of Film and Classification Act 2016 (Act 935), the draft of the Legislature Instrument (LI), the Tax incentive policy and the upcoming Africa Cinema Summit among others.

On November 14 - 15, the NFA will organize the first-ever African Cinema Summit in Africa and will share more information on the summit during the workshop.