We were told he was busy – Ghana Film Authority reacts to Spike Lee’s comments

The Ghana Film Authority has reacted to claims by popular American filmmaker and actor, Spike Lee, that no one from Ghana’s film industry approached him during his recent visit.

In an interview on Asaase Radio, the American movie star while answering questions regarding the Ghanaian film industry said, he never knew there was a thriving film industry in Ghana.

According to him, “I know about Nigeria, and no one has approached me from the film industry in Ghana.

In reaction to Lee’s claims, the Ghana Film Authority in a statement said efforts to meet the actor in Ghana proved futile.

Ghana Film Authority through its statement urged organizers of such trips to inform the necessary agencies to ensure that Ghana takes full advantage of all opportunities for the benefit of all.

The National film authority has for the past 3 years worked assiduously to position Ghana as a film and content destination and called on the world to shoot in Ghana.

Given the circumstances, the Authority relayed a good will message from the CEO reiterating Ghana’s welcome and particularly the film industry and expressed our desire to commence a conversation.