Angela White laments the lack of assistance Ghana's government provides for international cinema endeavors
Hollywood director Angela White has expressed her dissatisfaction with the Ghanaian government about the lack of backing for her film projects there.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
The acclaimed filmmaker expressed her concerns during a panel discussion at this year's Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, which began on Thursday, June 29. She stated that she is likely to take her next projects to South Africa after 'Nine' last year.
Angela White is already preparing to release her most recent film, "Nine," which was filmed in Accra and features a pan-African ensemble that includes Chris Attoh from Ghana, Kate Henshaw from Nigeria, Rosemary Zimu from South Africa, among many other talents.
On a Ghanaian television program in May, the CEO of Silver Lining Entertainment disclosed that "Nine" is a global thriller about good versus evil that stars nine warrior assassins.
She added that the project was brought to Ghana in large part thanks to Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh, but it appears Angela is not thrilled about the lack of support from the Ghanaian government.
Filming for the production took place in Ghana's capital, Accra, and it had a spectacular ensemble of more than 50 performers and over 120 talented team members.
However, Angela White expressed her worries and related similar experience in Ghana. According to her statement, "I brought a lot of money into Ghana, and the reason why my next project will probably be in South Africa is because I couldn't get anywhere with the Ghanaian administration.
"I'm glad to see Idris take this fight because if they don't start getting country credits, the work will go to South Africa," the speaker said. "It really turned into a battle."
She applauded people like Idris Elba for their efforts in promoting Ghana's expanding film industry.
However, Angela White, who has worked on a number of plays including "4Play," "The Last Letter," "The Sin Seer," and "My Favourite Five," expressed optimism that the government of Ghana will eventually come to see the economic advantages and cross-cultural interchange that come with international partnerships.
