Kenya Film Commission
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The Kenya Film Commission [1] (KFC) was established by the Kenyan government in 2005. It came into full function in mid-2006. The Kenya Film Commission was formed with the aim of promoting the Kenyan film industry locally as well as internationally. International film-makers looking to film in Kenya are offered detailed information on locations by the commission, as well as liaison services on behalf of the government, advice on reconnaissances, film licensing and immigration, and facilitation of the filming process.[2]
Structure[]
The Kenya Film Commission was under the ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts since its inception in 2005 until 2019 when it was moved to the ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth affairs. The board is appointed by the minister. Board members are Chris Foot (board chair), Judy Bisem, Njoki Muhoho, Julius Lamaon, Michael Onyango, Mwaniki Mageria and Felix Mugabe.[as of?][3]
Functions[]
Cinema of Kenya |
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List of Kenyan films |
Kenya Film Commission |
Hot Sun Foundation |
Lola Kenya Children's Screen |
Nairobi Community Media House |
The Kenya Film Commission supports the Kenyan film industry by providing facilities for screenings and filming, as well as organising various educational workshops on production for local film-makers. The commission is also establishing a database that will list filmmakers, agents, local talent, stakeholders and service providers of the Kenyan film industry. The Kenya Film Commission is a member of the Association of Film Commissions International.[4]
Recent productions[]
- Nowhere in Africa
- The Constant Gardener
- Tomb Raider II
- Good Morning America / ABC – live 2 hour broadcast “Seven Modern Wonders of the World”
- The Amazing Race
- Survivor Season 3
- Kibera Kid
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References[]
- ^ "Home - Kenya Film Commission". kenyafilmcommission.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ PLC, Standard Group. "kenya film commission". The Standard. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ "Who We Are - Kenya Film Commission". kenyafilmcommission.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "BEST OF KENYA - Volume 1". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
External links[]
- Cinema of Kenya
- Government agencies of Kenya
- Film commissions
- 2005 establishments in Kenya
- Organizations established in 2005
- Film organisations in Kenya
- Film organization stubs