The National Film Authority (NFA) and the National Commission on Culture (NCC) have begun discussions on how Centres for National Culture across the country can be utilised to expand cinema exhibition and film production in Ghana.
The initiative formed part of a partnership tour led by NFA Executive Secretary Kafui Danku-Pitcher and NCC Executive Director Wakefield Ackuaku, which began at the Accra Arts Centre.
Speaking during the tour, Kafui Danku-Pitcher said the partnership is intended to address the long-standing challenge of inadequate spaces for filmmakers to exhibit their work.
“We know that exhibition has always been a challenge for filmmakers. So we’re trying to have more spaces where we can exhibit our films,” she said.
According to her, the Centres for National Culture, which have facilities in Accra and other regions, provide an opportunity for the two institutions to expand access to film exhibition spaces.
She said the NFA is therefore exploring how existing facilities can be adapted and developed to support the film industry.
The NFA Executive Secretary also disclosed that the Authority is preparing to launch a programme focused on film distribution, which she said will form part of broader efforts to improve the circulation of Ghanaian films.
“We have a programme coming up which is focused mainly on distribution for filmmakers,” she added.
She explained that discussions on the programme have been ongoing with exhibitors and other stakeholders, with further details expected to be announced ahead of its launch.
The partnership tour is expected to extend to Centres for National Culture in other parts of the country as the NFA and NCC assess opportunities for collaboration.
The move comes amid broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s film infrastructure, with national sector plans identifying infrastructure development and stronger support for the creative industries as key areas of focus.
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