Ghana International Oscar Selection Committee holds annual workshop

The Ghana International Oscar Selection Committee held its annual submission workshop yesterday, December 18, 2019, at the Accra Tourist Information Centre.

Themed ‘International Oscar Submissions: Language, Film Styles, Campaigns and Requirements’, the workshop sought to educate filmmakers on how to navigate the world of campaigning to get their films seen by mainstream movie audiences and Oscar voters.

The workshop was also intended to equip filmmakers with submission requirements to the Oscars and reaching technical requirement goals.

There were networking and a screening of an International Oscar-nominated film, ‘Azali’.

Hosted by actress Nikki Samonas, there was a panel discussion on the theme. The panel comprised Nicole Amartefio, Leila Djansi and Ama K Abebrese.

Also in attendance were Kwabena Gyansah, director of Azali movie, Prince David Osei, Roselyn Ngissah, David Dontoh, among other filmmakers.