NFA to Enforce Film Classification Regulation Next Month
The National Film Authority (NFA) intends to implement the Development and Classification of Film Act, 2016 from May 1, 2025.
A part of the Act states that “A person shall not exhibit or cause to be exhibited a film unless the film has been passed and classified by the NFA.”
This was announced in a statement issued by the National Secretary of the Authority, Kafui Danku.
“In accordance with the Development and Classification of Film Act, 2016 (Act 935), the National Film Authority (NFA) reminds all filmmakers and exhibitors that all films intended for public exhibition in Ghana must be classified by the NFA.”
The regulation aims to streamline, develop, and uphold standards in Ghana’s growing film ecosystem.
It applies to feature films, short films, trailers, TV series, documentaries, adverts, music videos and other audio-visual content exhibited in cinemas, on television, online streaming platforms, or in any public space.
Producers, distributors and exhibitors submitting content for classification must hold a valid Film Producer/distributor / exhibitor licence issued by the NFA, it highlighted.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
