The first-ever Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) aimed at projecting African cinemas on a global pedestal is set to hold in Ghana.
The event, hosted by the National Film Authority of Ghana in partnership with FilmOne and Silverbird Cinema, is scheduled for 14th to 16th November.
The two-day summit would take place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel and Silverbird Cinema in Accra.
During a press conference in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) National Film Authority of Ghana, Juliet Asante, who convened the summit, explained the rationale behind it.
Ms Asante acknowledged the importance of cinema, particularly as a means for filmmakers to earn an income.
She said, “We thought that to make a bold step, it is important for Africa as a continent to tackle issues challenging the cinema sector.
“That is why we reached out to partners in Nigeria and Ghana to go with us on this journey of proffering solutions.”
The convener noted that the concept of the summit goes…
