Kafu Danku says fund will tackle financing gaps and position Ghana’s audiovisual sector for global competitiveness
The launch of Ghana’s Film Development Fund is a historic step toward making the country’s film and audiovisual industry sustainable, structured, and globally competitive, according to Kafu Dankk, CEO of the National Film Authority.
Speaking at the official launch, Madam Danku said the fund addresses one of the sector’s longest-standing challenges: access to sustainable financing and investment support.
“For many years, access to sustainable funding has remained one of the greatest barriers to the growth of Ghanaian film production, distribution, exhibition, infrastructure development, and market expansion,” he said.
The fund is intended to create opportunities for filmmakers, producers, distributors, exhibitors, content creators, and industry entrepreneurs to grow businesses, create jobs, expand audiences, and increase the global visibility of Ghanaian stories.
Danku thanked President John Dramani Mahama for his continued commitment to the creative arts sector, and acknowledged the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the NFA Governing Board, industry guilds, corporate partners, financial institutions, and development partners for supporting the initiative.
A key part of the launch was the inauguration of the Film Development Fund Management Committee and the Film Classification Committee. Danku said the two bodies would ensure governance, transparency, accountability, and regulatory advancement.
The Management Committee will oversee the administration and strategic direction of the fund, while the Classification Committee will handle responsible content classification and promote standards across Ghana’s evolving film ecosystem.
“As an Authority, we remain committed to creating an enabling environment that supports creativity, protects audiences, encourages investment and strengthens confidence in Ghana’s film industry,” Danko said.
He added that the NFA is focused on driving audience development, strengthening cinema and exhibition infrastructure, promoting local content, and expanding access to Ghanaian films nationwide.
Danku concluded by calling the launch a milestone and expressing optimism for productive collaborations ahead.
Speaking at the launch, veteran filmmaker Kwaw Ansah, said the fund could become a “transformative vehicle” for the industry by supporting production, strengthening distribution, improving exhibition infrastructure, encouraging innovation, developing talent, and creating sustainable jobs for thousands of young people.
According to him Government to making the industry better, “Despite limited financing, inadequate infrastructure, distribution challenges, low audience penetration, piracy, and inconsistent investment support, Ghanaian filmmakers have continued to create and preserve our identity, culture, and heritage through film”.
He commended the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and the National Film Authority for institutionalizing support for the sector.
