Ghanaian filmmaker Socrato Sarfo has expressed a willingness to support creatives in leadership positions despite his affiliation with the New Patriotic Party.

“I am happy for the creatives in the NDC. Let’s support them. I support them. I called Rex Omar and asked why he didn’t invite me to the launch of the Blackstar Experience. Because I want to help in any way, with ideas,” he said in an interview with arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z.

Mr Safo disclosed that he has already gone ahead to engage the Executive Director of the National Film Authority, Kafui Danku, to assure her of his readiness to offer any support.

Responding to the question of whether he intends to join the NDC, Mr Safo confidently declared, “I am NPP.”

Socrato Sarfo is a former Chairman of the Classification Committee of the National Film Authority (NFA).

He applauded Kafui Danku-Pitcher when she was made the new Executive Secretary of the Authority.

He also lauded her for sustaining the classification of films, a task he described as essential to preserving industry standards.

Speaking in an interview with Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz, Safo highlighted the efforts of his team during his time in office.

“We classified over 300 movies and took deliberate steps to educate filmmakers on the importance of classification,” he stated.

He further expressed confidence in Danku-Pitcher's leadership, noting her commitment to the same cause. “I am proud of the new Executive Secretary, Kafui Danku-Pitcher, for continuing this important mandate. It is crucial for ensuring quality content in the industry.”

His comments came shortly after the NFA, under Danku-Pitcher’s administration, issued a press release reminding industry players of the legal requirement under the Development and Classification of Film Act, 2016 (Act 935).

“A person shall not exhibit or cause to be exhibited a film unless the film has been passed and classified by the NFA,” the statement emphasized.

The Authority clarified that this directive applies to all forms of audio-visual content, including “feature films, short films, trailers, TV series, documentaries, advertisements, music videos,” whether shown in cinemas, on television, streaming platforms, or public spaces.

Additionally, the NFA announced that beginning May 1, 2025, only producers, distributors, or exhibitors with valid licences issued by the NFA will be permitted to submit content for classification.

The Film Classification Committee, formed under Act 935, is responsible for previewing and classifying all content meant for public exhibition in Ghana.