The National Film Authority successfully hosted the inaugural edition of the Film Investment Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel.
The event brought together industry experts, investors, and creatives to deliberate on critical issues, including financing in the Ghanaian film sector.
The event was emceed by renowned broadcaster Bernard Avle in attendance a distinguished audience, including Hon. Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, Minister Designate for Tourism, Arts, and Culture; Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Mark Okraku Mantey; and prominent filmmakers, actors, and actresses such as Jackie Appiah, Shirley Frimpong Manso, Chris Attoh, Martha Ankomah, and Adjetey Anang.
In her opening remarks, CEO of the NFA, Juliet Asante, said that the event was organized to create a platform for filmmakers to access funding for their projects and to promote the Ghanaian film industry. She also announced that the NFA is working on a number of initiatives to support the film industry, including the establishment of a film fund and the development of a film academy.
The keynote speaker for the event, Hon. Andrew Egyapa Merce, urged investors in the film industry to prioritize digital platforms.
Other speakers included Ms. Shirley Frimpong-Manso, an award-winning film director; Danny Damah (filmmaker, TD Afrique Films); Nii Amah Dagadu (Corporate Affairs, Multichoice Ghana) and Ivan Quashigah (CEO, Phamhouse Productions).
The event was a success and generated a lot of interest in the Ghanaian film industry.
Story by: Ghana/MaxTV/MaxFM/max.com.gh/Belinda Quansah
