Industry Who Actually Pays for a Ghanaian Film? A Producer’s Ledger
Behind every festival premiere is a financing puzzle rarely discussed in public. We opened the books on three recent productions to find out what it really costs.
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Elvis Damptey
Elvis Damptey is an award-winning filmmaker and producer, and the founder of Anansesɛm. He writes about the business, craft, and culture of African cinema.
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