A group photograph of all participants

 Film Craft Expo, an initiative by the US Presidential Service Centre Ambassador, Prince Kojo-Hilton of Hilwood Studio, has held its launch and maiden edition of the Global Film event.

The event which took place at Pleasant Gardens recently brought together industry players and stakeholders to expatiate on the numerous career opportuni­ties in the film industry and mea­sures to enhance the structures in the film industry in Ghana and across Africa.

The Film Craft Expo initiative is fully endorsed by the National Film Authority (NFA).

The event is aimed at show­casing the Art and Science of cinematic storytelling and pro­moting the trade as well as busi­ness of film-making. The event was graced by renowned industry players such as Abdul Salam Mu­muni of Venus Films, Emmanuel Sarpong, Jonathan Eze Nwadinobi, Words by Makida, Ancient Eze­kiel, Miss Sherrie Thompson Jake Ky Anderson, and Lady Rebecca Donkor of Makeup Ghana among others.

Some Institutions that exhib­ited at the event included the National Film and Television Insti­tute (NAFTI), Asanska University College of Design and Technology, Africa Global Radio, YMCA Media Hub, Studio 502, VASEP Art Club, Film Crew Association of Ghana, National Film Authority, E-Kuz Filmz, MWC Home of Fashion among others.

They exhibited and demon­strated their expertise and the relevance of their role in film-making.

In addition, a panel discussion that had some renowned person­alities in the persons of Mr Abeiku Sagoe, Amb. Prince Kojo-Hilton, Mr Samuel Gyandoh, Miss Rabby Bray, and Miss Akofa Edjeani Asie­du made various contributions.

The discussion which elaborat­ed on some essential aspects of film-making, touched on the need to write and produce more African stories, marketing and distribu­tion of films, and career and skill enhancement in the film industry.

According to the brain behind the event, Ambassador Prince Ko­jo-Hilton, the Film Craft Expo will serve as a melting pot of ideas, innovation, and creativity by bringing together professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses from the film industry, both locally and internationally.

He added that the event will not only highlight the art and aesthetics of cinematic storytell­ing but also focus on the scientific advancements shaping the world of film-making.

The occasion which allowed numerous professional and young visual artistes including film-mak­ers to exhibit their works came to an end with lots of insightful knowledge-sharing in the arts and film space.

Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton expressed his appreciation to his able team members who made the event possible.