Ernest Abbeyquaye

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Ernest Abbeyquaye
Born
Ernest Kofi Abbeyquaye
NationalityGhanaian
CitizenshipGhanaian
Education
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • Producer
  • Director
Notable workA Mother's Revenge (1994)
SpouseBenedicta Abbeyquaye
AwardsTelevision and Film Pioneer Award in London, UK under the GUBA Award

Ernest Kofi Abbeyquaye also known as Ernest Abbeyquaye, is a Ghanaian filmmaker. He was a filmmaker, producer, and director for the Ghana Film Industry Corporation (GFIC).

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His works have received recognition in both Ghana and abroad. [1] These include 'A Mother's Revenge' (1994), 'The Other Side of the Rich' (1992), and 'Confessions' (1993). [2]

Personal life

Ernest Abbeyquaye is married to Benedicta Abbeyquaye and they had five children, one is deceased. [3]

Career

Abbeyquaye attended the Arts Council Acting School in the 1960s and was a student in the pioneer class. He later graduated with a Major in Drama & Theatre Arts from the University of Ghana, School of Performing Arts. Between 1966 and 1970 he was a tutor in English, Literature and, Drama. After pursuing postgraduate professional training between 1972 and 1975 in National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, UK, he later worked briefly with Samuelson Film Services Ltd., UK. He tutored in National Film Institute (NAFTI) in 1978, before becoming the Deputy Managing Director and first Head of Studies of the institute. Ernest also worked for some years with the Ghana Films Industry Corporation (GFIC) and rose to become the Executive Producer. His many features and documentaries, written and directed, have been showcased in Ghana and abroad. He filmed in other African countries (Nigeria, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Eritrea). In the course of his career, Ernest has interviewed Academics, Military Generals, politicians, heads of States, farmers, market women, workers and children. As a UNESCO consultant on film and television use for rural development. [4]

Other roles undertaken by Abbeyquaye include:

Some productions that Abbeyquaye has partaken in are; "Hamele: The Prince of Tongo" (actor), "The Chronicles of Odumkrom – The Headmaster" (director) and "No Tears for Ananse" (narrator). [5] [6] [7]

Abbeyquaye works currently with Trumpet Africa Productions and Emerald Films. [8]

Abbeyquaye along with some filmmakers[ who? ], created the Ghana Academy of Film and Television Arts (GAFTA) in 2001. [9]

Award

Abbeyquaye was awarded in 2018 the Television and Film Pioneer Award in London, UK under the GUBA Award. [10] [11]

Filmography

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References

  1. ↑ Sharfstein, Daniel J. (1995-04-23). "FILM; Move Over, 'Forrest Gump'; In Ghana, It's 'Sugar Daddy' (Published 1995)". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  2. ↑ Anyidoho, Kofi; Gibbs, James (2000). FonTomFrom: Contemporary Ghanaian Literature, Theatre and Film. Rodopi. ISBN   978-90-420-1273-8.
  3. ↑ "THANKSGIVING SERVICE: DR KOJO POBEE ABBEYQUAYE". MyJoyOnline.com. 2015-08-05. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  4. ↑ "Filmmakers need proper training – Ernest Abbeyquaye". www.ghanaweb.com. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  5. ↑ "'Starring Charles Bucknor' film tribute for late actor". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  6. ↑ "Shakespeare brewed in Ghanaian pot". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  7. ↑ "Ghanaian cinema at 'African Perspectives' series". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  8. ↑ "Filmmakers need proper training – Ernest Abbeyquaye". www.ghanaweb.com. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  9. ↑ "Ghana Academy of Film and Television Arts calls for calm over Gollywood brouhaha". www.ghanaweb.com. 2018-07-20. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  10. ↑ "Stormzy, Big Shaq, others win at 2018 GUBA awards". www.ghanaweb.com. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
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