Indigene Film Foundation (IFF) is a registered non governmental (NGO) and non profit making organization, working to improve life through the medium of films and docu-dramas and to highlight problems in the society for necessary development.
In the midst of numerous NGO’s, the socio-economic environment of the region still experience retrogression. Hence, IFF was established in this regard, with different comprehensive and effective approach capable of realising its developmental goals.

Film has come to represent a strong link in which circumstances and stories are told effectively. Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audience. The visual elements of cinema need no translation, giving the motion picture a universal power of communication. Any film can become a worldwide attraction, especially with the addition of dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue. Films are also artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them.
In a nutshell, the power of film in disseminating information can never be overemphasized, the approach of which IFF is intended to explore.

THE FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVES

The objective on which IFF was established include among others:

• TO PROMOTE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH AUDIO/VISUAL DOCUMENTARIES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF SOCIO- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

• USING SOCIAL DOCUMENTARIES AS A SENSITIZATION TOOL AGAINST OUTMODED CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONAL PRACTICES.

• TO PROMULGATE THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTELLECTUAL CAPACITIES OF THE YOUTH THROUGH FILM.

• TO ESTABLISH A FILM SCHOOL AND DIGITAL LEARNING CENTER, EQUIP WITH MODERN VIDEO FACILITIES TO EDUCATE THE YOUTH IN VIDEO PRODUCTION AND THE ART OF FILM MAKING AND TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT AVENUES.

• TO COLLABORATE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (METRO. AND DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES) IN THEIR POLICIES ON SELF- HELP PROJECTS, BY BRINGING TO FORE THE IMPORTANCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND OTHER SKILLS NECESSARY FOR ADDRESSING THE UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS IN THE AREA.

• USING FILM AS A TOOL THROUGH WHICH GOOD TRADITIONAL VALUES WOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED AND PRESERVED. THEREBY SAFEGUARDING THE CULTURAL IDENTITY OF TRADITIONAL CUSTOMS, FOLKLORIC TALES AND INDIGENOUS MUSIC.

IFF EXECUTIVE BOARD

The executive Board is made up of competent staffs that are entrusted with the responsibility of formulating and implementing policies necessary for the realization of IFF’s objectives. IFF also has a board of advisers who are task to advice in the implementation of the day to day activities and programs. They consist of;

I) MR. AWAL IBRAHIM: GENERAL MANAGER -GRAPHIC COPORATION.

II) MR. ABU SAFIAN ISSAH: AN ELDERLY SUB CHIEF AND A DISTRICT ACOUNTS OFFICER AT AGRIC DEV. BANK, ACCRA

		Alhassan A. Washeed CEO/ Project Director Mr. Alhassan Abdul Washeed is a cinematographer with several years of experience. He has been involved in films, documentaries and various Television productions and is currently a writer, Director of Photography (D.O.P) and Video Editor at Obugacy Company limited, Trade fair-Accra. Email: washeed@iffghana.org
		Issah Abu Hamza Managing Director
		Jerry Sampson Project coordinator Mr. Jerry Sampson is an accomplished script writer and production manager. Email: jerry@iffghana.org
		Hamdiya Alhassan Secretary Ms. Hamdiya Alhassan is a qualified trained secretary.