Kafui Danku led NFA launches Film fund to boost Ghana's movie industry
The National Film Authority has officially launched the National Film Development Fund in a major step towards transforming Ghana’s film and audiovisual industry into a sustainable and globally competitive sector.
Held under the theme, “Driving Sustainable Investment for Ghana’s Film Industry,” the initiative is expected to strengthen the institutional and financial framework of the local film industry while positioning it as a viable contributor to economic growth, youth employment, tourism promotion, cultural diplomacy and investment attraction.
Speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Kafui Danku, described the Fund as a strategic intervention aimed at addressing the long-standing financial challenges confronting the industry.
According to her, the Film Development Fund has been established to support the sustainable growth and development of Ghana’s film and audiovisual sector through financing support for film production, distribution, exhibition, training, infrastructure development, innovation, audience expansion and other critical industry interventions.
“Today marks an important and historic step in our collective journey to reposition Ghana’s film and audiovisual industry as a sustainable, structured and globally competitive sector capable of contributing meaningfully to national development,” she stated.
Kafui Danku noted that inadequate and sustainable financing has over the years hindered the growth of film production, distribution and exhibition in the country, making the establishment of the Fund a timely intervention for industry players.
She explained that beyond supporting filmmakers, producers, distributors and exhibitors, the Fund would also create opportunities for creative entrepreneurs and young talents while encouraging innovation and strengthening audience engagement.
The CEO further highlighted the National Film Authority’s strategic agenda of promoting investment and partnership opportunities within Ghana’s film and audiovisual ecosystem, adding that collaboration between Government, Corporate Ghana, financial institutions and development partners would be crucial to the industry’s long-term sustainability.
As part of the launch, the Authority officially inaugurated the Film Development Fund Management Committee and the Film Classification Committee to strengthen governance, accountability and regulation within the sector.
While the Fund Management Committee is expected to oversee the effective administration and strategic direction of the Fund, the Film Classification Committee will ensure responsible content classification and uphold standards within Ghana’s evolving film ecosystem.
Kafui Danku reiterated the Authority’s commitment to promoting local content, expanding access to Ghanaian films and improving cinema and exhibition infrastructure across the country.
The event brought together government officials, members of the NFA Governing Board, film industry guilds and associations, producers, directors, actors, exhibitors, distributors, broadcasters, digital platforms, financial institutions, corporate organisations, development partners, diplomatic missions, media organisations and other stakeholders within the creative arts community.
Key highlights of the event included a keynote address, a presentation on the Film Development Fund, special remarks by government officials, the unveiling of the NFA’s strategic agenda for audience engagement, networking sessions and media interactions.
The launch is expected to increase awareness and visibility for the Film Development Fund, strengthen stakeholder confidence in Ghana’s film industry, deepen collaboration between the creative sector and Corporate Ghana and reinforce national commitment towards the growth and sustainability of Ghana’s film and audiovisual ecosystem.
Kafui Danku also expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his continued support for Ghana’s creative arts sector.
