University of Media, Arts and Communication- Institute of Film and Television

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The University of Media, Arts and Communication- Institute of Film and Television (UniMAC-IFT) (formerly the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI)) is an educational institution in Accra, Ghana. [1] [2]

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History and operations

It was established in 1978(47 years ago) by the Government of Ghana as a public institution of higher education in film and television production. [3] Since its inception, the institute has offered professional and academic education in film and television education, in affiliation with the University of Ghana. [4] It is a full member of the International Association of Film and Television Schools (CILECT). [5]

It was announced in April 2016 that in the next few years, the institute will be converted into a media and creative arts university college. [6]

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References

  1. Lartey, Winifred (2022-12-21). "GIJ, GIL and NAFTI merge to become UniMAC". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  2. "'NAFTI, GIJ joined forces because GH Media School posed a threat'- Leslie Addo-Listowell - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  3. "UniMAC – Institute of Film and Television" . Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  4. "Affiliate Institutions | University of Ghana". www.ug.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  5. CILECT list of Full Members according to region Archived 2019-09-08 at the Wayback Machine .
  6. Staff (18 April 2016). "NAFTI to Be Converted into University College". Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.