Ghanaian actor, filmmaker, and businessman Fred Nuamah has called for the establishment of more cinemas to support the country’s struggling film industry. In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Nuamah proposed transforming district office halls into mini-cinemas, which could operate in the evenings to showcase Ghanaian films. He believes this initiative could generate substantial revenue and create thousands of jobs.
Nuamah outlined the financial benefits of the plan, estimating that selling 500 tickets per district at GH¢100 each could generate GH¢1.3 million monthly across the country’s 260 districts. He stressed that creating such venues would provide filmmakers with much-needed platforms to exhibit their films, fostering growth within the industry.
He also highlighted the disparity between the resources available to musicians and footballers compared to filmmakers. While there are venues like the National Theatre and Accra International Conference Centre for concerts and football matches, Ghanaian filmmakers struggle to find places to screen their productions. Nuamah called on the government to collaborate with private businesses to address this issue and support the film industry.
His calls align with those of other industry players, such as producer Nana Poku Ashis, who has urged filmmakers to return to traditional promotional methods, like rural tours and community engagement, to reach a wider audience. Nuamah believes that with the right infrastructure and support, Ghana’s film industry could thrive.