National Film Authority to ban all unclassified music movies from 1st May | Ghana Music

In an try to sanitize the published of content material area, the National Film Authority (NFA) has put out a movies classification standards that takes impact from May 1 this 12 months.

The transfer, 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 material earlier than they’re proven to the general public.

According to the NFA, the committee will make sure that all media homes conform to the nationwide aspirations, ethical and cultural requirements and likewise defend youngsters from untimely publicity to grownup experiences.

The classification is predicted to offer age rankings and content material recommendation to movies and different audiovisual content material producers.

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

a. U — Universal for all classes of individuals;

b. PG — Viewers beneath twelve are to look at beneath Parental Guidance

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

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

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

f. NS — Not appropriate for public exhibition.

The public announcement from the National Film Authority’s Film Classification Committee proposed that beginning May 1, 2021, no tv station, cinema theatre or film screening centre shall present any unclassified audiovisual content material.

Such audiovisual content material consists of characteristic movies, quick movies, TV collection, chosen TV applications, documentaries, ads, music movies that are meant for public exhibition and broadcasting.

Below is a breakdown of the classification:

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