The newly elected executives of the Film Directors Guild of Ghana took over the mantle of the association following a colourful swearing-in ceremony held on October 6 in Accra.
As part of their constitutional mandate, these leaders are elected and sworn into office to steer the affairs of the guild and the film industry throughout their four-year term in office.
The new executive is Mr. Richard Yaw Boateng, President; Nora Elorm Gomado, Secretary; and Sampson Kwadwo Mensah, Treasurer. The other four executive members will be appointed later.
Speaking at the swearing-in, the President of the Film Directors Guild of Ghana, Mr. Richard Yaw Boateng, noted that the guild is committed to building the industry to make it a force to reckon with among other film groups.
He pledged as an executive body to put in their best to ensure the guild distinguishes itself creditably like never before.
“Though many people thought the industry is dead, we shall do our possible best to bring the industry on its feet. Those who left shall come back to be part again “. Mr. Richard Yaw Boateng assured.
The Film Directors Guild of Ghana started with three people at the Arts Centre, Accra, in 2012, but today it can boast of over 600 film directors across the 16 regions of Ghana.
The executive of the guild is poised to hold more film workshops for members to build their capacity. The leadership of the Film Directors Guild of Ghana also noted that many industry players have the skills but lack the requisite guidance to produce quality films that meet international standards.
The event also saw the swearing-in of all executive members for the 16 regions.
BRIEF BACKGROUND OF GHANAIAN FILM INDUSTRY.
The Ghanaian film industry was established in the early 1948 by Dr Kwame Nkrumah. In the 1950s the film industry started booming throughout that period until 2014 when the film industry began to shrink.
The establishment of the film industry took place at Kanda-Accra, TV 3. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah sent many Ghanaians abroad to learn filmmaking to take away the negative impacts of the colonial government. And the restoration of the citizen’s pride and sense of being a Ghanaian or an African.
STORY BY CHRISTIAN ADIABO
