[ 2021-03-12 ]

National Film Authority to ban all unclassified videos from 1st May
In an attempt to sanitize the broadcast of content
space, the National Film Authority (NFA) has put
out a films classification criteria that takes
effect from May 1 this year.

The move, which is in accordance with the
Development and Classification of Films Act 935,
will see the Film Classification Committee preview
and classify any audiovisual content before they
are shown to the public.

According to the NFA, the committee will ensure
that all media houses conform to the national
aspirations, moral and cultural standards and also
protect children from premature exposure to adult
experiences.

The classification is expected to give age ratings
and content advice to films and other audiovisual
content producers.

The Committee, in determining the suitability of
content for public exhibition, shall classify
content as follows:

a. U — Universal for all categories of persons;

b. PG — Viewers below twelve are to watch under
Parental Guidance;

c. 12 — For persons of twelve years and above;

d. 15 — For persons of fifteen years and above;

e. 18 — For persons of eighteen years and above;
or

f. NS — Not suitable for public exhibition.

The public announcement from the National Film
Authority’s Film Classification Committee
proposed that starting May 1, 2021, no television
station, cinema theatre or movie screening centre
shall show any unclassified audiovisual content.

Such audiovisual content includes feature films,
short films, TV series, selected TV programs,
documentaries, advertisements, music videos which
are meant for public exhibition and broadcasting.

Source - Ghana Music

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