The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority, James Gardiner, has announced that government has committed GH₵20 million to support the growth of Ghana’s film industry through a new Film Development Fund.
He made this known at the Ashanti Film Summit held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, where key stakeholders in the industry gathered to discuss the future of filmmaking in Ghana.
According to James Gardiner, the fund is expected to become operational in the second quarter of 2026, providing a more structured approach to financing within the creative sector.
He explained that the Film Development Fund will support local filmmakers, help finance film projects, and nurture creative talent across the country. Describing the initiative, he said it is a “strategic tool” aimed at driving growth across the entire film value chain, particularly in production.
Read Also: YouTube is an untapped platform for movie marketing – James Gardiner
The initiative is also expected to strengthen production capacity, improve industry standards, and position Ghana as a competitive force in the global film market.
For a long time, industry stakeholders have called for sustained financial backing, and this development is being seen as a timely intervention that could unlock new opportunities for filmmakers and content creators across the country.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority, James Gardiner has announced that the government has allocated 20 million Ghana Cedis to the Film Development Fund, which is expected to become operational in Q2 2026.
The fund aims to boost the growth of Ghana’s… pic.twitter.com/chnSfyUHLM
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) March 17, 2026
