Beverly Afaglo is a Ghanaian filmmaker
Ghanaian filmmaker Beverly Afaglo has attributed Ghana’s crippling film industry to lack of skilled editors.
Speaking on Adom TV during a panel discussion, Beverly said the problem in Ghana’s movie industry is not about talent but about how movies are put together after filming.
She cited Hollywood actress Taraji P. Henson’s performance in the movie “Straw”, arguing that many Ghanaian actors are capable of delivering the same level of performance seen in international films.
However, Ghana’s challenge, she noted, is that the final output often doesn’t match quality because editing is poorly done.
She emphasised that a professional editor plays a very important role in filmmaking but in Ghana, many editors do not meet the standard needed for a high-quality production.
She added that even when an actor gives a strong performance in a scene, the final result may not look impressive if the editor picks the wrong shots.
“The writing and directing in the film were exceptional; everything came together beautifully to evoke emotions. While Taraji did an outstanding job, the success of the film cannot be attributed to acting alone. It takes a skilled crew working in harmony to achieve this level of quality. For instance, a professional editor is crucial. As we lack such professional editors, some editors in Ghana do not deliver satisfactory work.
“You can act a movie scene and notice that, despite a good performance in a particular scene, poor editing can undermine it. Often, the editor may miss key shots. If they had chosen a close-up in a certain moment, it could have created a mood that resonates more with the audience,” Bervely stated.
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