Filmmakers are not merely storytellers –Shirley Frimpong Manso 

Filmmaker and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sparrow Studios, Shirley Frimpong Manso, has highlighted the role films play in shaping society.

In her speech during the launch of her company’s YouTube channel, Sparrow Station, she indicated that film possesses a profound power to reshape perceptions, inspire people’s perspectives and challenge societal norms.

“We are not merely stories tellers, we are catalysts for change,” she said.

Her statement emphasises the impact of arts on the socio-cultural development of people across the world.

Sparrow Studios launched a YouTube channel to host its content. The channel Sparrow Station, will aid in distributing movies, series and shows from the stables of the company.

Speaking the launch which took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Wednesday, February 25, 2025, Shirley Frimpong Manso recounted how overcoming her fears and doubts at the incipient stage of her film career kept her moving.

“Today I stand before you reflecting on my 18 year journey as a film maker. It all began with my first feature film, Life and living it which I nervously wondered if audiences would leave the comfort of their homes to see at the National Theatre, one of the few things I had been up with in Ghana at the time. Yet, despite my doubt, the film resonated with viewers and we have since enjoyed numerous successful screens,” she noted.

Announcing their new distribution model – YouTube, she spoke about the prospect of the video streaming platform and how would impact their new journey.

However, she indicated that this “this endeavour relies on your engagement. We are introducing the Watch to Create model, where the viewership directly inspires new content. The more you watch, the more we create.”

In the meantime, Sparrow Production is preparing to premiere its new movie titled ‘For Love and Country’ on March 6, 2025.

Credit: myjoyonline.com

The post Filmmakers are not merely storytellers –Shirley Frimpong Manso  appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

Read Full Story