Kafui Danku-Pitcher Calls on Film Industry Players to Come for Accreditation from the NFA

Just recently, Kafui Danku-Pitcher and her team at the National Film Authority embarked on visits to some abandoned cinemas in Ghana as part of efforts to revive the country’s cinema culture and rebuild important parts of the film industry ecosystem.

Now, the NFA boss is turning attention to another important issue within the industry, the need for accreditation, licensing and professionalism among filmmakers and creative stakeholders.

In a recent Facebook post and video message directed at actors, actresses, producers, directors, crew members, exhibitors and film practitioners across the country, Kafui Danku-Pitcher made a passionate appeal for filmmakers to take accreditation and licensing seriously.

According to her, the Ghanaian film industry has for a long time focused heavily on creating content while ignoring the structural side of the industry.

“We sometimes focus so much on just creating content and moving on to the next project and we ignore the structure side of things.”

She stressed that if Ghana truly wants a film industry that can compete globally, industry players cannot continue operating informally.

Using relatable examples, she questioned what makes someone credible enough to call themselves an actor, director, producer or film professional if they have no accreditation to show for it.

Comparing the situation to professions like medicine and driving, she explained that every respected profession is backed by systems, standards, qualifications and licenses that give people confidence in the work being done.

Kafui Danku emphasized that accreditation is not simply about filling forms or following procedures, but about professionalism, credibility and proving commitment to one’s craft and the industry itself.

She further noted that the opportunities filmmakers often talk about — bigger collaborations, international recognition, distribution opportunities and foreign investments — are only possible when there is structure within the industry.

“The investors, partners and distributors we all seek to work with want to work within a system that is organized and credible,” she stated.

The NFA boss also emphasized that accreditation and licensing help protect the integrity of the film industry while creating accountability and standards that benefit everyone in the long run. Her call extended beyond actors and directors to producers, cinema operators, exhibitors, crew members and every stakeholder within the film value chain. According to her, building a respected and sustainable film industry requires effort from everybody involved.

In one of the strongest parts of her message, she asked filmmakers a direct question:

“If you don’t respect or believe in your own profession or your own product, why should other people respect it?”

She encouraged filmmakers who have not yet started the accreditation process to do so, adding that the NFA remains available to assist anyone who needs clarification or information regarding registration and licensing.

Filmmakers who wish to register can visit the official website of the National Film Authority at https://nfa.gov.gh or walk into the NFA office for assistance.

For inquiries, calls can be directed to 0245681144 and emails can also be sent to [email protected]

The move forms part of the NFA’s broader efforts toward building a stronger, more organized and globally respected film industry in Ghana.