September 23, 2014
Ghollywood’s Juliet Ibrahim Talks Global Industry and Pursuit of Hollywood
She plans to start work on her first American film in 2015, and says she has her sights set on Hollywood, although her choice is to be one of the most sought-after producers out of Africa.
Ibrahim says Africa Magic GO is the best platform on the market to get African Americans engaged in African film and to experience the African lifestyle. “They contacted me out of so many actresses across Nollywood and Ghana, and I was happy to be a part of it because this is a brand you want to be associated with when you’re in Africa. And for the fact that I’m a producer as well, I can have my movies included on the site.”
She says she’s also looking out for potential American investors who want a piece of an African film production. She plans to bring Hollywood actresses to Africa to star in some of her films — another reason why she was in the States.
Her next movie, a fantasy feature about a man who “falls from the sky,” will be shot on location in Ghana. She expects to complete filming next year.
Ibrahim has also been helping to spread awareness about the Ebola virus that has ravaged parts of West Africa.
“It’s scary, very scary,” she tells BE. “I’m working on a video project with UNICEF about awareness. It’s frightening because anyone can contract the virus. It can come into Ghana anytime because we share borders with some of the hardest hit countries, and there are flights coming through every day.”