Ghana is exploring a major partnership with a US-based film and television fund to showcase its tourism destinations, develop local creative talent, and attract investment into the creative economy through international film productions. The initiative was discussed during a meeting between the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, and Akunna E. Cook, Founder and CEO of Next Narrative Africa and representative of the fund.
The US Film Fund has already supported nine projects, with two of them set in Ghana, and another production to be filmed across Ghana and Nigeria. The fund wants to work with Ghana to showcase its tourism destinations, cultural heritage, and creative talent to international audiences, especially the African diaspora. This collaboration aims to strengthen Ghana's creative industries, promote cultural identity, and position Ghana as a destination for film production and tourism.
Minister Gomashie welcomed the collaboration and pledged the Ministry's support, noting it will promote cultural identity and position Ghana as a destination for film production and tourism. She was accompanied by her Deputy, Yussif Issaka Jajah, and Director of Tourism, Dr. Geoffrey Deladem Tamakloe. The Minister also received an invitation to participate in a proposed panel at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, involving creative economy ministers from across Africa.
The partnership is expected to have a positive impact on Ghana's economy and creative industry. By showcasing Ghana's tourism destinations and cultural heritage, the partnership aims to attract more international visitors and investors. The collaboration will also provide opportunities for local creative talent to develop their skills and showcase their work to international audiences.
The US Film Fund's representative, Akunna E. Cook, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the potential for Ghana to become a major hub for film production and tourism in West Africa. The fund is committed to working with Ghana to develop its creative economy and promote its cultural heritage.
Minister Gomashie's visit to the US and her meeting with the US Film Fund representative mark a significant step towards strengthening Ghana's creative industries and promoting its cultural heritage. The partnership is expected to have a lasting impact on Ghana's economy and creative industry, and will provide opportunities for local talent to develop their skills and showcase their work to international audiences.
The collaboration between Ghana and the US Film Fund is a significant development in the country's creative industry. With the support of the US Film Fund, Ghana is poised to become a major player in the global film production and tourism industry. The partnership will also promote cultural exchange and understanding between Ghana and the US, and will provide opportunities for local creative talent to develop their skills and showcase their work to international audiences.
Key points
- The partnership between Ghana and the US Film Fund aims to promote tourism, develop local creative talent, and attract investment into Ghana's creative economy.
- The US Film Fund has already supported nine projects, with two of them set in Ghana, and another production to be filmed across Ghana and Nigeria.
- The collaboration is expected to have a positive impact on Ghana's economy and creative industry, and will provide opportunities for local creative talent to develop their skills and showcase their work to international audiences.
