Representatives of the NFA and the benefitiaries
The National Film Authority (NFA) has awarded a total of €90,000 in grants to three distinguished film production companies to bolster their upcoming projects.
The grants, part of the Creation Africa and CLAP ACP2 Co-production Grant, aim to stimulate co-production ventures and drive innovation in local cinema.
This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the French Embassy, Creation Africa, and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), all working in concert with the NFA.
The announcement of the grant recipients was made at the Accra Tourist Information Center on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, by the NFA.
Juliet Asantewaa, CEO of the NFA, presented the awards to the winning companies.
Driving Park Limited received the lion's share of €80,000 for their poignant project 'A Dream to Die For,' which delves into the issue of illegal mining.
Adjoa Films was granted €5,000 for 'Regulated Minds,' a narrative exploring the often-overlooked topic of male vulnerability and mental health.
Additionally, Midnight Run Productions secured €5,000 for 'Tantra,' a horror film that promises to bring the thrills and chills of Accra's nightlife to the silver screen.
As reported by adomonline.com, Juliet Asantewaa, addressing the media, elaborated on the selection process, saying, “We put out a call after we thought that we had enough to start, and a lot of productions came through. But we were looking at specific things, and key among them were co-productions.”
She said that the strategic investment by the NFA is a clear indication of its commitment to nurturing talent and expanding the horizons of Ghanaian filmmaking.
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