The National Film Authority (NFA) has announced a new enforcement measure requiring all filmmakers, distributors, and exhibitors to hold a valid licence before submitting content for classification.
According to a statement released on April 11, 2025, and shared by Kafui Danku, Executive Secretary of the NFA, on her social media, the directive states that only licensed stakeholders will be permitted to present films, TV series, documentaries, adverts, music videos, and other audiovisual content for approval.
The directive, which will go into effect on May 1, 2025, was issued in line with the Development and Classification of Film Act, 2016 (Act 935), reinforces the NFA’s mandate to regulate public exhibition of films in Ghana.
According to the authority, all films — whether screened in cinemas, on television, online platforms, or public spaces — must undergo NFA classification before public viewing.
“This regulation aims to streamline, develop, and uphold standards in Ghana’s growing film ecosystem and applies to feature films, short films, trailers, TV series, documentaries, adverts, music videos and other audiovisual content exhibited in cinemas, on television, online streaming platforms, or in any public space,” the statement read.
Producers, distributors, and exhibitors are urged to secure their licenses ahead of the deadline to avoid disruptions.
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