Film director Ivan Quashigah has been appointed as the Chairman of the newly formed Board of the Ghana National Film Authority (NFA).
His appointment, authorized by the President under the Development and Classification of Film Act (Act 935), positions him as the head of the board responsible for overseeing, promoting, and supporting Ghana’s vibrant film industry.
The inauguration took place on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Established in 2016 under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, the National Film Authority manages film classification, industry regulations, and advocacy for filmmakers.
Quashigah, renowned as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Farmhouse Productions, stands among Ghana’s foremost creative talents.
Trained in directing and scriptwriting at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), he also holds an Executive Master’s degree in Governance and Leadership from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
His illustrious career spans decades of pioneering contributions, including the production and direction of the acclaimed youth television series Things We Do for Love and Yolo (You Only Live Once), alongside numerous other film and television projects.
Yolo notably dominated the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards, securing seven out of eight nominations.
Quashigah’s achievements extend to over 18 international and local accolades, with notable recognition at FESPACO for Best Short Feature.
In his role as Chairman, Quashigah is expected to lead the Authority’s board in collaboration with the Executive Secretary, driving efforts to elevate industry standards, promote Ghanaian storytelling, and bolster the nation’s presence on the global film landscape.
Full List of Newly Inaugurated National Film Authority (NFA) Board Members
The National Film Authority (NFA) has officially announced its new board members, following the inauguration held on Monday, August 4, 2025. The board comprises representatives from key institutions and associations within Ghana’s film and creative industries, tasked with steering the development, regulation, and promotion of the sector.
Below is the full list of members:
- Ivan Quashigah – Chairperson (Appointed by the President)
- Kafui Danku Pitcher – Executive Secretary
- Oladele Kwaku Aribike – Representative, Copyright Office
- Mabel Cudjoe – Representative, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
- Emmanuel Ofori – Representative, Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations
- Dr. Rebecca Ohene-Asah – Representative, National Film and Television Institute (UNIMAC)
- [Yet to be nominated] – Ghana Actors Guild
- Mr. Augustine Abbey (Idikoko) – Representative, Film Producers Association of Ghana
- George Bosompem – Representative, Ghana Academy of Film and Television Arts
- Assey Tamakloe – Representative, Women in Film and Television
- Zakaria Abdulai – Representative, Collective Management Organisation of Audiovisual Rights Owners
- Rukiyatou Naa Ayiwaley Antah – Representative, Film Distributors and Marketers Association of Ghana
- Alejandro Peterson Davids White-Cross – Representative, Film Crew Association of Ghana
- [Yet to be nominated] – Representative, Television Stations
The new board is expected to work collaboratively to strengthen policy direction, promote Ghanaian content, and position the local film industry for global competitiveness.
