National Film Authority to host maiden National Film Dialogue
The National Film Authority (NFA) will host the first edition of National Film Dialogue, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon.
The national dialogue is the first major event by the authority following the official inauguration of its board last month.
The event is expected to attract key players in the Ghanaian film industry notably filmmakers, producers, distributors, policymakers, academics, and international partners, with a shared goal of accelerating industry development.
Two weeks ago, the new leadership of NFA announced plans to engage at least one percent of Ghana’s population, about three hundred and fifty thousand (350,000) people, to strengthen the nation’s film sector.
The Authority believes that real transformation begins when both industry players and audiences come together to share ownership of the industry’s future.
The dialogue will as such feature panel discussions, keynote presentations, and interactive consultations with stakeholders.
Topics will range from film financing and market access to the evolving role of digital platforms and how to build stronger connections with Ghanaian audiences at home and abroad.
According to Ivan Quashigah, Chairperson of the new NFA Governing Board, the upcoming dialogue will be the beginning of a structured national approach to rebuilding Ghana’s film industry.
“By engaging at least 1% of our population, we are laying the groundwork for an industry that is not only vibrant and innovative but also deeply connected to its audiences,” he said.
Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, Kafui Danku Pitcher, stressed the urgency of overcoming challenges that have held the industry back.
“Ghanaian cinema has immense potential, but to unlock it, we must address challenges such as funding, infrastructure, and global market access.
“The National Film Dialogue provides a unique platform to pool ideas, forge partnerships, and create policies that will shape the industry for the next decade,” she said.
The National Film Authority (NFA) is a government agency established under Act 935 to regulate, nurture, and develop the Ghanaian film industry, encompassing film production, distribution, exhibition, and marketing.
Key functions include film classification, promotion of high-quality local and international films, policy implementation, and providing support and resources for filmmakers, such as permits and script banks.
