Leila Djansi: Fix Foundations Before Funding Ghana’s Film Industry
Leila Djansi, a prominent filmmaker, has expressed strong concerns about the state of the Ghanaian film industry. She argues that, rather than continually begging for government funding, the industry needs to fix its structural foundations first. Djansi points out that each time a new government takes office, filmmakers rush to request financial support, yet the industry lacks the basic infrastructure to ensure any funds would be used effectively.In a passionate opinion piece, Djansi highlights the struggles faced by the less fortunate in society, such as mothers at the Mothers' Lodge at Korle Bu, who are fighting for their children's lives with minimal financial help. She draws a stark contrast between the dire needs of these individuals and the film industry's constant requests for funding, which she feels lacks proper accountability and structure.Djansi critiques the industry for not meeting basic standards, […]
