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The Ghana Academy of Film and Television Arts (GAFTA) is a private, professional film organization dedicated to the advancement of excellence in the art, craft and science of the motion picture industry - film, television and new media. The Academy is made up of the following guilds and associations; Directors Guild of Ghana (DGG), Cinematographers Guild of Ghana (CGG), Art Directors and Designers Guild of Ghana (ADGG), Animators Guild of Ghana (AGG), Writers Guild of Ghana (WGG), Film and Television Facilitators Guild of Ghana (FTFGG), Producers Guild of Ghana (PGG), Motion Picture Sound Guild of Ghana (MPSGG) and Screen Editors Guild of Ghana (SEGG). == Origins of GAFTA == A group of filmmakers came together to form a film organization that would maintain a high standard of professional practice; preserve and protect intellectual interests of all filmmakers in Ghana; ensure order and discipline in film making and assist in setting up appropriate and necessary structures in the art and science of film, television, video production and new media. In 2001, The Ghana Academy of Film and Television Arts (GAFTA) was legally formed by some important film industry stakeholders who are considered the founding fathers of the Academy. They are Egbert Adjesu, Rev Dr Chris Tsui Hesse, Kwaw Ansah, Bill Marshall, King Ampaw, Ernest Abbeyquaye, Martin Loh, Setheli Ashong-Katai, Jim Fara Awindor, Ivan Annan, Ebenezer Aryee and Nana Adwoa Awindor. == Structure of GAFTA == === The Governing Board === It is the highest decision making body of the Academy. It also acts as the advisory and policy making body that is in charge of maintaining high ethical standards in the filmmaking profession in the Academy. It comprises the presidents and vice presidents of the various guilds and associations under GAFTA. === The Executive Council === It is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Academy; such as implementing the objectives of the Academy, securing the well being of the membership, establishing committees to assist in the implementation of the programmes and maintenance of an annual publication of a register of all members in good standing of the Academy. The Executive Council reports to the Governing Board on matters concerning the Academy. The Executive Council consists of the following members and their deputies who are elected by the Electoral College of the Academy; The President, Vice President, General Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Organizing Secretary and Communications Director. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ghana Academy of Film and Television Arts」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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