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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Joy Online
The National Film Authority (NFA) has officially unveiled its Film Development Fund, a landmark initiative aimed at tackling financing difficulties and fostering long-term growth within Ghana’s film sector. …
Film Development Fund launched, management committee inauguratedJoy Online
… Notable guests included: ● Kafui Danku-Pitcher, CEO of the National Film Authority (NFA), Ghana ● Carl Ampah, National Programme Officer for Culture, UNESCO ● Donya Eldridge, Cultural Affairs Officer, U.S. …
Afrotoons holds pre-launch celebration in Ghana, signaling a new era for African Children’s storytellingJoy Online
… Notable guests included: ● Kafui Danku-Pitcher, CEO of the National Film Authority (NFA), Ghana ● Carl Ampah, National Programme Officer for Culture, UNESCO ● Donya Eldridge, Cultural Affairs Officer, U.S. …
Afrotoons holds pre-launch celebration in Ghana, signaling new era for African Children’s storytellingDaily Guide
Fred Amugi Veteran Ghanaian actor, Fred Amugi, has called on the current leadership of the National Film Authority (NFA) to fulfil the promises they made while criticising the previous administration. …
Deliver On Industry Promises – Fred Amugi Challenges NFA LeadersGhanaian-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 →