{"id":6723,"date":"2026-03-27T08:14:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gistme.net\/?p=6723"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:14:08","slug":"james-gardiner-responds-to-slow-film-industry-progress-at-screening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gistme.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/27\/james-gardiner-responds-to-slow-film-industry-progress-at-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"James Gardiner Responds to Slow Film Industry Progress at Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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James Gardiner, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority (NFA), has reiterated the organisation’s dedication to advancing the country’s film industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a press screening of Virgin on the Throne, he took the opportunity to respond to certain concerns about the slow pace of development within the local film landscape. According to him, the NFA remains focused on creating a vibrant and sustainable industry. He acknowledged that achieving meaningful progress would take time, that the process is challenging but progressing. The comments come due to the frustration of filmmakers and industry stakeholders who have called for faster action and more visible results. “We are doing everything necessary, believe me, work is being done. It is not easy. We may have to knock on doors repeatedly, once, twice, even several times, but eventually, those doors will open,”<\/em> Gardiner said. The film industry in Ghana has faced numerous challenges over the years which includes limited funding, inadequate infrastructure and difficulties with accessing distribution channels. Local filmmakers also struggle to compete with foreign productions. His comments reflect the reality of building a sustainable film industry from the ground up. It requires partnerships, policy reforms, investment, and coordination across multiple sectors. It also demands patience and persistence from all stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NFA was established to regulate and develop Ghana’s film industry and its initiatives aimed at improving production standards, creating opportunities for filmmakers, and promoting Ghanaian films both locally and internationally. Progress has however been slow and many filmmakers have expressed frustration with the lack of tangible support and the hurdles they face when trying to access government assistance.Gardiner took the time to acknowledge these concerns but emphasized that meaningful change does not happen overnight. Virgin on the Throne<\/em> is a Ghanaian film that has generated significant interest in the local film community. The press screening provided an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the NFA and raise concerns about the state of the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filmmakers hope that the NFA would move beyond words and deliver concrete results. They called for increased funding, better distribution networks, and policies that protect local content from being overshadowed by foreign productions. Gardiner’s comments suggest that the NFA is aware of these concerns and is working to address them. He also made it clear that the process will require collaboration between government, private sector players, and filmmakers themselves. As the NFA continues its work, filmmakers and industry stakeholders will be hoping to see whether the promises translate into meaningful action. The success of the film industry depends on more than just good intentions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Gistme.net for updates on Ghana’s film industry and the National Film Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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