Entertainment of 2026-09-09
‘Studios partnering with studios will make Ghana’s film industry grow’ - Kafui Danku
Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Kafui Danku, has described the collaboration between Sparrow Studios and Old Film Productions to produce three films under the 70 Slate Initiative as a major step towards building a sustainable Ghanaian film industry.
Speaking at the launch of the initiative she noted that the partnerships among key players in the creative sector are critical towards moving Ghana’s film industry from “promise to prominence.”
“We are here today witnessing something that Ghana’s film industry has long needed. Two established production houses coming together not to compete, but to combine resources, talent and vision in the pursuit of something bigger that neither could achieve alone,” she said.
The 70 Slate Initiative is aimed at producing three major films to commemorate Ghana’s 70th Independence anniversary, with Sparrow Studios and Old Film Productions leading the project.
According to Kafui Danku, the collaboration reflects the kind of strategic partnership the NFA continues to advocate for, as it creates opportunities for industry players while strengthening Ghana’s position in the global film market.
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“The decision by Old Film and Sparrow Productions to co-produce three major films under this initiative is precisely the kind of strategic collaboration we preach. It pulls production companies together, it shares risk, it combines two distinct creative traditions into work that can compete on both local and international markets,” she stated.
She added that the impact of the project goes beyond film releases, noting that it would provide sustained employment opportunities for actors, directors, cinematographers, editors, costume designers, sound engineers and other industry professionals.
“Three major film productions means more than just two titles on a release calendar. They mean sustained work for our actors, directors, cinematographers, editors, sound engineers, costume designers, and hundreds of skilled crew members whose livelihood depends on a steady production plan,” Kafui Danku said.
The NFA CEO further highlighted the authority’s commitment to supporting the growth of the film sector, referencing the recently launched GH¢20 million Film Development Fund aimed at supporting production, distribution, cinema infrastructure and training.
“Initiatives like the 70 Slate Initiative are exactly the kind of ambition that a fund like this exists to support, to reinforce, to prove that when public institutions and private studios pull resources in the same direction, results multiply,” she noted.
Kafui Danku assured Sparrow Studios and Old Film Productions of the NFA’s support, explaining that the authority sees itself as a partner in the success of the project.
“We are not here simply to observe. We are here to support through facilitation, through regulatory clarity, through classification support, and through the platforms we have built to ensure that works on this scale get the visibility they deserve both locally and on international stages,” she added.
She encouraged young creatives to view the initiative as a sign of growth within Ghana’s film industry, saying, “Studios are consolidating their strength, ambitions are scaling up, and the opportunities ahead are so real.”
Kafui Danku congratulated both production houses on the partnership and expressed optimism that the three films would help position Ghanaian stories on local and international platforms.
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