Movie star Juliet Ibrahim has been appointed the inaugural President of Women in Film & Television (WIFT) Ghana.
In a Facebook post, she expressed her gratitude for the appointment, describing it as a landmark moment for African women—especially those in the media and entertainment industries.
Juliet highlighted the organisation’s mission and reaffirmed her personal commitment to supporting both emerging and established female creatives.
“I’m deeply honored to share that I have been appointed as the first-ever President of Women in Film and Television Ghana (WIFT Ghana) @wiftghana—a monumental step forward for our creative community,” she wrote.
“This milestone is not just a personal achievement, but a powerful moment for all women across Ghana’s and Africa’s film, TV, and digital media industries, who continue to break barriers, amplify stories, and reshape narratives both in front of and behind the camera.”
She added,
“WIFT Ghana proudly joins the global network of Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI) and is affiliated with WIFT Africa—strengthening our ties across continents while staying rooted in our local mission: to empower women, create opportunities, and champion inclusion and visibility.”
As President, Juliet pledged to promote collaboration, mentorship, and long-term impact for female creatives, with a strong focus on nurturing young talents, storytellers, and innovators across all regions.
She concluded powerfully:
“The future is female—and the spotlight is ours.”
About WIFT
Women in Film & Television (WIFT) is a global network of non-profit membership chapters made up of more than 40 Women in Film chapters worldwide and over 10,000 members. It is dedicated to advancing the professional development and achievements of women working across all areas of film, television, and other screen-based media.
Founded in 1973 in Los Angeles by Tichi Wilkerson Kassel, the organisation expanded rapidly and held its first Women in Film and Television International World Summit in New York City in September 1997.
About WIFT Ghana
WIFT Ghana is a local chapter of Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI), committed to empowering Ghanaian women in film, television, and screen-media-related fields. The chapter aims to achieve this through networking, capacity building, and mentorship.
