Frank Fiifi Gharbin to Serve on Jury for 11th BSIFF

Frank Fiifi Gharbin is an acclaimed Ghanaian Pan-African film director, producer, and screen storyteller whose contributions have helped shape contemporary African cinema.

A graduate of the University of Ghana with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and English, specializing in radio, television, and film production, he is widely recognized in the Ghanaian film industry as Director One for his exceptional storytelling and commitment to promoting African history, culture, and identity through film.

Frank Fiifi Gharbin to Serve on Jury for 11th BSIFF

Gharbin made history at the inaugural Ghana Movie Awards in 2010 by becoming the first filmmaker to receive the most nominations. Since then, he has won the Best Film Director award twice and remains the most nominated film director in the history of the awards scheme.

His influence extends well beyond Ghana, with his films earning numerous international nominations and prestigious accolades, including Best Film Director in Africa at the ZAFAA Global Awards in London in 2021 and the Global Stars Awards in London in 2025.

His leadership in the film industry has also seen him serve on respected international festival juries, representing Ghana at events such as the Lagos International Film Festival and the Africa Indigenous Language Film Festival in Nigeria.

Over the years, Frank Fiifi Gharbin has directed an outstanding catalogue of films, including Heroes of Africa (Tetteh Quarshie), A Country Called Ghana, Return of Black Monkey, The Missing Staff, Mama Africa, Sundiata, Ama Ghana, and Okomfo Anokye.

His work consistently explores themes of African heritage, history, identity, and social transformation, earning him recognition as one of the continent’s leading filmmakers.

With a distinguished career spanning decades, Frank Fiifi Gharbin continues to champion authentic African storytelling while inspiring the next generation of filmmakers and elevating Ghanaian and African cinema on the global stage.