Ghallywood changed to Gollywood
It’s official! Ghallywood, which has been the mainstream name in
recognition of the Ghana Movie industry has been changed to Gollywood.
This happened on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Ghana Film Summit, held
at the Accra International Conference Center. The event was themed
‘Rebranding Ghana Film Industry to Rebrand Ghana’.
The change in name forms part of the effort in rebranding the Ghana
Movie industry, which has over the years recorded low patronage by the
public. The one-day event gave detailed analysis of the Ghana Film
industry coupled with expert opinions on how it will develop. High
profile personalities in film and corporate affairs such as, South
African High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Madam Lulu Xingwana,
President of the Ghana Film Producers Association, Augustine Abbey,
National President of the Film Directors Guild of Ghana, Richard Yaw
Boateng, President of Ghana Actors Guild, Samuel Fiscian shared their
insight on production, distribution, funding, talent and audience
development.
Key players in the movie fraternity who graced the occasion were also
honored with Legendary Award scheme. Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari,
Adjetey Annang, Prince David Osei, Martha Ankomah, Bill Asamoah and more
received the honorary title.
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