Ghanaian actress Gloria Sarfo has voiced her disappointment over the lack of attendance from certain stakeholders at the second Africa Cinema Summit held in Accra.
In an interview with TV3, Sarfo called the situation “disheartening,” noting that it is unfortunate for industry professionals to miss an event aimed at advancing the African film sector.
She acknowledged that while some actors and producers may be busy filming, they could have made time for such a crucial gathering.
“We’ve really learnt a lot. Like I said, it’s all about Africa, projecting our local languages and also our cinema markets. It’s really disheartening, I think it’s a better word, to realize that most of our industry players were not here.
“You remember yesterday when Kule was talking, and he was asking where are your movie producers? Where are the actors? And it was so embarrassing that there was silence in the entire auditorium.
“It’s possible that most of them maybe filming, maybe on set at the moment, but trust me, we could have also made some time for this, for the industry,” she bemoaned.
Idris Elba is presently in Ghana for the second Africa Cinema Summit, which began on October 7 and will conclude on Thursday, October 10.
Taking place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, the summit was organized by the National Film Authority.
The purpose of this second edition of the Africa Cinema Summit is to promote collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development within the African film industry.