{"id":94360,"date":"2023-08-24T20:43:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T20:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/24\/8th-edition-of-black-star-international-film-festival-slated-for-sept-18-24\/"},"modified":"2023-08-24T20:43:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T20:43:47","slug":"8th-edition-of-black-star-international-film-festival-slated-for-sept-18-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/24\/8th-edition-of-black-star-international-film-festival-slated-for-sept-18-24\/","title":{"rendered":"8th edition of Black Star International Film Festival slated for Sept. 18-24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">The 8th edition of the Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) will be held from September 18-24, 2023 in Accra, Ghana.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-966784  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Juliet-Asante-01.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"787\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This year\u2019s festival will focus on the theme: \u201cTech in Film: Exploring the Role of Technology in Filmmaking in Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, the festival director, Philippa Bentuma Arthur, said that the theme reflects BSIFF\u2019s commitment to celebrating the advancements in cinema on the continent and advocating for an industry that continually pushes boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-966794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Juliet-Asante-66.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"524\"  \/>The CEO of the National Film Authority and Founder of BSIFF, Ms. Juliet Asante in her speech said that \u201cthe future is tech and filmmakers need to advance with the times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-966795 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Juliet-Asante-333.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"871\" height=\"524\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The festival will feature a diverse selection of films from around the world that showcase the innovative use of technology in filmmaking. There will also be workshops and panel discussions on the latest trends in film technology.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-966789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Juliet-Asante-12.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"524\"  \/>In addition to the film screenings and workshops, BSIFF will also host a number of other events, including a music concert, a film museum, and an esports tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The festival will culminate in an awards gala, where the best films of the festival will be honoured.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-966788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Juliet-Asante-11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"524\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In attendance at the launch was the Ambassador of the European Union of Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly, who was a guest speaker at the launch. H.E Razaaly emphasized that the EU will continue to support the filmmaking sector and creative industries in Ghana because, \u201cthey value investment in youth and their creativity and thus, want to create more opportunities for young people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-966793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Juliet-Asante-56.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"524\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The 8th BSIFF is supported by the European Union, Mann Robinson Distribution, WiFlix, Indie Rights, Tecno Ghana, Silverbird Cinemas, Spanish Embassy, NAFTI, University of Ghana \u2013 School of Performing Arts, Infocus BCW, CompuGhana, the National Film Authority, Black Market Records, Hype.Flix, Ghana Cinema Week, Goethe Institut, GHMovieFreak and Elewa TV.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-966786 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Juliet-Asante-09.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"524\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The festival is open to filmmakers, producers, distributors, and other industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The official festival program and ticket information is available on <span class=\"s1\">www.bsiff.org<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 8th edition of the Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) will be held from September 18-24, 2023 in Accra, Ghana. 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