Revele Films · Accra, Ghana
Our Story
A Premier Ghanaian Film & Television Production Company — creating authentic quality original African content since 1999.
Two Decades of African Storytelling
In 1999, Emmanuel Apea Jr. changed Ghanaian television forever. With the Taxi Driver TV Series, he became the first producer in Ghana to take production out of the studio — shooting on location, casting authentic characters, and bringing real Ghanaian life to the screen. That single series ushered in what is widely regarded as the golden age of Ghanaian TV.
Together with Julia Apea, they built Revele Films into Ghana's most celebrated production company. Over two and a half decades, the company has produced more than 350 individual TV programmes and films — from household drama series to internationally recognised art films — earning awards on four continents.
Today, Revele Films continues to push boundaries with new productions, the Revele Creative Academy, and the Revele Collective — all driven by one mission: Authentic Quality Original African Content.
Leadership
The People Behind Revele
Two visionaries with a shared belief that African stories deserve to be told — beautifully, honestly, and to the world.
Creative Director
Emmanuel Apea Jr.
Multiple award-winning writer, director, and producer. Emmanuel pioneered "out of studio" TV production in Ghana with the iconic Taxi Driver series in 1999 — the first production in Ghana to feature in-show advertisement placements from major brands including Unilever, Guinness, and Fan Milk.
Under his creative leadership, Revele Films produced landmark series including Home Sweet Home, Hotel St James, and Run Baby Run — earning AMAA Awards, Pan African Film Festival recognition, and a Samsung Art Prize.
CEO & Executive Producer
Julia Apea
CEO and Executive Producer of Revele Films, Julia drives the company's strategy, business development, and creative partnerships. She is also the host and producer of Lifestyles with Julia — a 40-episode lifestyle television talk show that became a staple of Ghanaian TV.
Julia leads the expansion of the Revele brand into new territory — from the Revele Creative Academy training the next generation of African filmmakers, to building partnerships with international studios and broadcasters.
What Drives Us
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To invest in revenue-driven, audience-targeted, contemporary African content — producing high-end, highly entertaining programmes that resonate with local audiences and captivate the world.
- Revenue-driven content investment
- Audience-centric programme development
- International quality benchmarks
Our Vision
To become the highest-rated content production company in sub-Saharan Africa — changing the narrative of television in Ghana and across the continent.
We present Ghana and Africa through authentic perspectives, showcasing the richness of African stories without the biases present in international content — and placing those stories on the global stage.
Our Values
Recognition
A Legacy of Excellence
Recognised by peers, critics, and audiences across Ghana, Africa, and the world.
TV Series
Taxi Driver
- 🏆 Best TV Series 1999
- 🏆 Best TV Series 2000
TV Series
Home Sweet Home
- 🏆 Radio & TV Times Best TV Series 2004
- 🏆 Actors Guild Award Best Actor 2006
- 🏆 Radio & TV Times Best TV Series 2009
Feature Film
Run Baby Run
- 🏆 AMAA 2008 — Best Film
- 🏆 AMAA 2008 — Best Director
- 🏆 AMAA 2008 — Best Screenplay
- 🏆 PAFF 2009 — Special Jury Prize
TV Series
Osofagus Kingdom
- 🏆 Actors Guild Best TV Actors 2015
- 🏆 Radio & TV Times Best TV Series 2015
Global Reach
Recognised Around the World
Revele Films' work has been screened, exhibited, and celebrated across four continents.
Film Festival Selections
Publications
Elmina — Art & Film
Samsung Art Prize — Winner 2011
#35 Most Iconic Artworks in the World, 2012
Elmina (2010) transcended film — exhibited at Tate Britain Gallery, Rokeby Gallery (UK), ZKM Gallery (Germany), and Witte de With Gallery (Netherlands), and featured at the Berlin Film Festival and London Africa Film Festival.
What We Do
One Company, Three Creative Forces
Revele Films operates across three interconnected divisions — each reinforcing the other.
Division 01
Revele Productions
Ghana's most recognised film and television production house. 350+ productions spanning TV drama, feature films, documentaries, reality shows, and branded content.
Explore ProductionsDivision 02
Revele Creative Academy
A modern film, television, and digital media school in Accra, Ghana. Training the next generation of African storytellers across 10 disciplines — from cinematography to screenwriting.
Explore AcademyDivision 03
Revele Collective
A creative community and talent network built around Revele's ecosystem — connecting filmmakers, actors, writers, and crew with projects, training, and opportunity.
Explore CollectiveReady to Work With Us?
Whether you're a broadcaster, a brand, or a storyteller — we'd love to hear from you.