Ivan Quashigah
The National Film Authority (NFA) has announced plans to introduce a state-led award scheme dedicated to celebrating Ghanaian films and filmmakers.
Chairman, Ivan Quashigah, revealed the initiative during an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, stressing that while private award shows exist, a national scheme will give broader recognition and push the film industry forward.
“It’s important that we have an award programme as part of our agenda to push interest in Ghanaian films. Award shows provide recognition… it shines a light on winners and the whole industry,” Ivan Quashigah explained.
The announcement follows the NFA’s maiden national dialogue on September 16 at the University of Ghana, which gathered filmmakers from across the country.
As part of its broader agenda, the NFA also plans to roll out initiatives such as cinema on wheels, film clubs in schools, cinema in the park, dubbing films into French and local languages, and regional cinema partnerships.
Established under the Development and Classification of Film Act, 2016 (Act 935), the NFA is mandated to promote a dynamic and sustainable film industry, regulate standards, and project Ghana’s cultural identity locally and abroad.