Ghanaian filmmaker, Peter Sedufia, has called on the government to support the film industry.
He believes the tourism sector in Ghana can be boosted if the government partners with filmmakers.
The CEO of OldFilm Productions was unhappy about how subsequent governments did not show massive interest in how the tourism industry will grow.
“Truthfully, if we want to push Ghana’s tourism, then the film industry cannot be ignored. People will come to the country to see and experience what they watch in movies such as natural reserves and historical sites.
“Unfortunately, the sector is not supported to push such causes and only becomes relevant during political campaigns,” he said in a chat with Graphic Showbiz.
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Peter made this statement after American filmmaker Angela White, expressed her disappointment with the Government of Ghana (GoG), following the lack of support for her film projects in Ghana last year.
“I perfectly understand her disappointments, considering that she comes from a place with proper structures including sound government policies to aid their work, which is nonexistent here.
“And that is why I’ve always been blunt about my answers to questions on why I don’t do a production about Ghana. Why should I and why should that even be my foremost interest as a filmmaker and businessman?
“For me, what the audience likes is what I will give them and also give me money. If the GoG wants the story of Ghana to be told, then they should partner and fund such national projects,” Peter Sedufia added.