Organising Partners


Welcome Message


From the 14 of November, 2023, the Africa cinema summit will bring together players in the space to discuss the opportunities latent in the region. This is a bold step to throw a much needed spotlight on the opportunities for cinema growth and the role that all players have to play.This is part of a cinema agenda strategy by the National film Authority of Ghana to work to impact the space with a pan-African approach.


AFRICA CINEMA SUMMIT


The Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) is a three - day summit that brings stakeholders from the cinema industry value chain across the world to Africa.

The summit is unique as it is the first of its class to be held in Africa and it focuses on the peculiarities in the African cinema space as well as the challenges and the numerous opportunities the industry offers.

This is a result oriented summit, skewed towards creating a compelling and conducive avenue for participants to network, foster partnerships, generate leads and possibly close deals during the event and thereafter.


AFRICA CINEMA SUMMIT


The Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) is a three - day summit that brings stakeholders from the cinema industry value chain across the world to Africa.

The summit is unique as it is the first of its class to be held in Africa and it focuses on the peculiarities in the African cinema space as well as the challenges and the numerous opportunities the industry offers.

This is a result oriented summit, skewed towards creating a compelling and conducive avenue for participants to network, foster partnerships, generate leads and possibly close deals during the event and thereafter.

Event Features

Special Guests

Speakers & Panelists

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Juliet Y. A. Asante

CEO, THE NATIONAL FILM AUTHORITY, GHANA
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Moses Babatope

CO-FOUNDER, THE FILMHOUSE GROUP
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Funmi Onuma

COUNTRY MANAGER, SILVERBIRD CINEMAS
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John Schreiner

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, THEATRE DEVELOPMENT, EMEA, IMAX CORPORATION
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Kene Okwuosa

CEO, FILMHOUSE GROUP
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Marie Lora-Mungai

ANGEL INVESTOR |WRITER-PRODUCER
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Daniel Damah

PRODUCER, TD AFRIQUE
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Rob Arthur

DIRECTOR & FOUNDING PARTNER ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTION SERVICES LTD
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Ope Ajayi

DISTRIBUTOR (CINEMAX), PRESIDENT, CINEMA EXHIBITORS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
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Oliver Dock

FOUNDER, WHITE BENCH
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Kahlil Staily

HEAD, CINEMANEXT AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST
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Chief Alhassan Andani

EXECUTIVECHAIRMAN, LVSAFRICA
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Nea A. Simone

CEO. BESPOKE MEDIA MARKETING
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Epiphania S. Ablorde

FILMMAKER, MEDIA CONSULTANT, AND MARKETING STRATEGIST

Meet the Organising Committee

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Kofi Adinkra

HEAD, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING NFA
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Jamila Arthur

HEAD, LEGAL AFFAIRS, NFA
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Gyasiwa Ansah

FILM & TV PRODUCTION MANAGER, NFA
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Bismark Odum-Sackey

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM MEMBER, NFA

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Lolu Desalu

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, THE FILMHOUSE GROUP
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Ladun Awobokun

GENERAL MANAGER, FILMONE ENTERTAINMENT
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Mimi Bartels

GENERAL MANAGER, FILMONE STUDIOS
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Michelle Burgesson-Dove

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, NFA

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Nowe A. C.I Segun-Ojo

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, THE FILMHOUSE GROUP
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Nana Yaw Twum-Barimah Yeboah

HEAD, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING, SILVERBIRD CINEMAS
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Tim Yaw Struthers

SENIOR ADVISOR, NFA

Partners & Sponsors

Cinema Industry Partners

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Strategic Partners

Media Partners

Event Venues

Silverbird Cinemas Accra Mall

Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra