Also known as: NFA
National Film Authority — Ghana's regulatory body managing the Film Development Fund and overseeing film licensing, classification, and industry support since 2016.
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Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has criticised the National Film Authority’s (NFA) appeal for public donations to the Ghana Film Fund, arguing that the fund should generate investment rather than rely on public contributions. …
Leila Djansi questions NFA’s appeal for Film Fund donationsJoy Online
Ghanaian actor and Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), James Gardiner, has assured filmmakers that authorities are working on tougher measures to curb the illegal broadcast of movies by television stations in Ghana. …
Ghana plans tougher crackdown on TV and movie piracy after Nollywood filmmakers raise alarmThe Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at the event, Mr Ansah reaffirmed the industry’s commitment to strengthening the National Film Authority (NFA), describing it as the institution best placed to drive the growth and transformation of Ghana’s film sector. …
Kwaw Ansah unveils films to reclaim Africa’s narrativeJoy Online
… The National Media Commission, the National Film Authority, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, and the Creative Arts Council need to pay serious attention to the new realities of digital content. …
Laughing at Harm: Akabenezer and the problem with sexualised comedyDaily Guide
Kafui Danku The government has released GH¢5 million out of the GH¢20 million allocated to the Film Development Fund but the National Film Authority (NFA) says not every filmmaker will have access to the money. …
‘Not Every Filmmaker Will Benefit From Film Fund’Joy Online
… The amount has been paid into the account of the National Film Authority (NFA), according to the Authority’s Executive Secretary. …
Government releases GH¢5m of GH¢20m film fund budgetary allocationJoy Online
… Other supporters of the debut Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest included Ghana Tourism Development Company Official, National Film Authority, Yumvita Ghana, Apple Man Ghana and Breathing Art Studio.
Maiden Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest held in AccraThe Ghanaian Times
The National Film Authority has expressed sorrow over the passing of Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo. …
National Film Authority mourns Actress Beverly AfagloJoy Online
… Last Wednesday, the National Film Authority (NFA) launched the Film Development Fund with GH¢20 million in seed money and inaugurated the Fund’s Management Committee. …
Enimil Ashon: Filmmakers laughing all the way to the bankDaily Guide
… And true to that, I’m still grinding in the space.” The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Film Authority noted that while creatives can hold political views, the art itself must transcend politics because it is meant for all audiences. …
Politics Undermining Creative Arts Growth – Juliet AsanteGhanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has criticised the National Film Authority's fundraising appeal for the Ghana Film Fund, arguing the fund should generate investment rather than rely on public donations, and that structures to make the film industry commercially viable should be established first.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has criticised the National Film Authority's fundraising appeal for the Ghana Film Fund, arguing the fund should generate investment rather than rely on public donations, and that structures to make the film industry commercially viable should be established first.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Film Authority Deputy Executive Secretary James Gardiner has assured filmmakers that authorities are working on tougher measures to curb illegal broadcast of movies by television stations, following complaints from Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo about Ghanaian stations downloading films from YouTube and airing them without permission or compensation.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Ghanaian filmmaker Kwaw Ansah has unveiled a documentary and animated film exploring Africa's identity, history and future, featuring African intellectuals examining the continent's development challenges and themes of slavery, colonisation and loss of identity. The works were previewed at an industry screening in Accra with leading actors and creative stakeholders invited to offer feedback ahead of public release.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian comedian Ras Nene (Akabenezer) increasingly uses skits depicting sexual conquest and reducing women to objects, normalising harmful attitudes in a context where sexual violence remains high in Ghana.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has released GH¢5 million of GH¢20 million allocated to the Film Development Fund, but the National Film Authority says only eligible applicants meeting specific requirements — including NFA licensing, membership in recognised industry associations, and tax compliance — will qualify for support, with beneficiaries required to repay the funds received.
15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government has released GH¢5 million of a GH¢20 million budgetary allocation to the Film Development Fund, with the amount paid to the National Film Authority. The fund is intended to support Ghana's film industry revival through research, training, infrastructure development, and financial support for eligible projects.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The inaugural Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest, organised by the Creative Arts Agency Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Library Authority and Pan-African Writers Association, was held in Accra to honour the Ghanaian creative arts legend. The annual national student literary programme aims to encourage appreciation of Ghanaian poetry and promote indigenous Ghanaian languages, with regional competitions leading to a national final.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Film Authority has expressed sorrow over the passing of Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo, describing her as a respected figure in Ghana's film and entertainment industry who played an important role in promoting Ghanaian storytelling.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Film Authority has launched the Film Development Fund with GH¢20 million in seed money and inaugurated the Fund's Management Committee, fulfilling a long-awaited support mechanism for the film industry following the passage of the Development and Classification of Film Act in 2016.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Actress and producer Juliet Asante argues that political influence entangled with tribal affiliations and money is stifling Ghana's creative sector, unlike the US where the creative space operates independently. She calls for the sector to be decoupled from politics, noting that creatives cannot afford political divisions when creating art meant for all audiences.
21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Film Authority has unveiled its Film Development Fund, an initiative designed to address financing difficulties and foster growth in Ghana's film sector. The launch event in Accra also included the inauguration of the Film Development Fund Management Committee and Film Classification Committee.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrotoons, an animation studio focused on bringing African stories to global audiences, officially launched in Accra with a premiere of its flagship animated series Selase's Adventures, attended by cultural leaders, diplomats, and development sector stakeholders across Africa.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrotoons, an animation studio focused on bringing African stories to global audiences, officially launched in Accra with a high-energy event attended by cultural leaders, diplomats, and stakeholders. The launch marks a milestone in the studio's mission to build a globally scalable platform for African children's content, starting with its flagship animated series Selase's Adventures.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran actor Fred Amugi has called on the National Film Authority's current leadership, James Gardiner and Kafui Danku, to fulfil the reforms they promised while criticising the previous administration. Amugi welcomed the NFA's plans to renovate abandoned cinemas across the country as part of efforts to revive movie-going culture and strengthen local film distribution.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →