National Film Authority awards €90,000 grants to 3 Ghanaian film projects
In a bid to support and encourage film production in Ghana, the National Film Authority (NFA) has extended financial assistance to three local film production companies.
This initiative, aimed at fostering collaboration within the film industry, is a joint effort by the NFA, the French Embassy, Creation Africa, and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).
The announcement was made on June 25, 2024, at the office of the National Film Authority located at the Accra Tourist Information Centre.
The latest beneficiaries of the OIF Grant include Driving Park Limited, Adjoa Films, and Midnight Run Productions.
Driving Park Limited received €80,000 for their project “A Dream to Die For,” which addresses the issue of illegal mining.
Adjoa Films was awarded €5,000 for “Regulated Minds,” a film exploring the vulnerability of men and mental health.
Midnight Run Productions also received €5,000 for their project “Tantra,” a horror film centered around nightlife in Accra.
The Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority emphasized the importance of this initiative in estab
lishing Ghana as a production hub and promoting co-productions. “As we step up to position Ghana as a shooting location and destination, and work on building cinema infrastructure, it is critically important to focus on local productions and enhance their quality,” she noted.
She highlighted the role of co-productions in skill transfer and market expansion.
“Co-productions facilitate skills transfer by allowing us to collaborate with our neighbors. It helps us expand our market,” she added.
Juliet further explained the selection process for the grant recipients.
“We put out a call after we had enough to start, and many productions applied. We were looking for specific criteria, with a key focus on co-productions.”
This initiative underscores the NFA’s commitment to nurturing the Ghanaian film industry, ensuring that local filmmakers receive the support needed to produce high-quality films and compete on an international level.
