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🌟 Lights, camera, Planet! 🌱🎥 Exciting news: The My Kenya My Story Mobile Film Competition is back for its 7th edition in 2024! 📱✨For submission details and application form, Click : 🌱🎬
#MyKenyaMyStory2024
#ClimateAction
#FilmInKenya
🌟
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Congratulations Maia Lekow and Chris King for having your documentary selected as the official Kenyan submission for the Oscars.
#KenyaAtOscars
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#TheElephantQueen
offers great insight into the striking similarities between human and elephants.
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Another Kenyan film heads for the global audience. 'Sincerely Daisy' - a film produced by Nick Mutuma, will be the first Kenyan film to premiere on
@netflix
.
'Sincerely Daisy' is an urban Kenyan story about family, young love, timeless friendship & reality of tough economic times
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Kenyan creatives do it again.
@JesseKyalo
&
@ShirleenWangari
pitched a short film titled "Dawn" at the
@Festival_Cannes
emerging runners up in a competition with 100 entries. Simply amazing!
#FilmKenyaCaptureAfrica
#Dawn
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Congratulations Nyce Wanjeri for winning
#AMVCA2018
Best actress in a comedy movie/TV series for 'AUNTIE BOSS' which airs every Tuesday 8pm on
@ntvkenya
.
@auntie_boss
@evedsouza
@MoICTKenya
@africamagictv
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Kenyan filmmakers continue to break new barriers. Join us in congratulating Mr Robbin Odongo for having his film
#Bangarang
- a product of the Commission's
#FilmEmpowermentProgramme
, as the first Kenyan film on Amazon Prime Video. Congratulations 🎉 👏🏼🎉
@PrimeVideo
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The beautiful
@Amina_Kenya
Will be emceeing alongside
@KoinangeJeff
during
#Kalasha2018
Awards 2018
@SafariPark_H
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Kenya Film Commission is pleased to announce the call to submission for the 12th edition of Kalasha International Film and TV Awards.
The deadline for submission will be on 7th October 2022.
To submit, kindly click the link below:
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Celebrated Actor Kone Nouhoum has passed on. The actor has been in ICU after being involved in a grisly road accident. He featured on Selina, Mali & New Beginnings TV shows. We've lost a great personality in the film industry & we send our sincere condolences to friends & Family.
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#KalashaMarket2021
beckons.
Are you ready for the premier Film & TV Market in the East & Central African region?
Catch all the conferences, workshops and pitching competition live via our YouTube channel starting 5 - 7 May 2021.
@SafaricomPLC
@TimothyOwase1
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Our host for the
#Kalasha2018
Awards ceremony will be
@KoinangeJeff
. Folks it's going to be smoooookinnng. Come well prepared for the night!
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We are saddened by the untimely demise of veteran actor Charles Ouda. Charles was a renowned actor and film director. We condole with the family and the entire film industry.
Rest in peace Charlie.
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Our
#FilmStarofTheWeek
is Donald Openda, popularly known by his stage name Don the
Black. He's a Kenyan actor, comedian & MC. He's featured in several TV shows with the latest one being Real
Househelps of Kawangware which won Best TV Comedy in Kalasha Awards 2018.
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When Wakurugenzi meet, great things happen. We're happy to host a team from PhilIt Productions led by Mr. Abel Mutua, Mr. Philip Karanja & Ms. Phelistas Mwende who paid a courtesy call to KFC CEO
@TimothyOwase1
to discuss areas of collaboration. Looking forward to great things.
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Hearty congratulations to team Kenya for the amazing win at the 2021 edition of Zanzibar International Film Festival:
Best EA Film - Mission to Rescue, Best Lead Actor - Melvin Alusa, Best Documentary - Softie, Special Award - If Objects Could Talk by Mumo Liku & Saitabao Kaiyare
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Enjoy a free experience of Kalasha Market from the comfort of your home this 5th, 6th and 7th May. Tune in to our YouTube channel for the live event via
#KalashaMarket2021
#FutureIsFilm
#TravelToKalasha
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Lets us band together and make the best pictures.
#UkoNdani
campaign ni yako! Register now and be part of the
#KenyanCreativeDatabase
by clicking
@TimothyOwase1
@KenyaActors
@kenyascript
@cr8vesgarage
@Creatives_Kenya
@KenyaCopyright
@KFTPA
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The Oscar Selection Committee - Kenya has selected the Film Terastorm by Afrikana Digital as the Kenyan submission for the Best International Feature Film category for the 95th Academy awards popularly known as the Oscars.
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Name a better duo, we'll wait... 😁 Introducing our hosts for the
#KalashaAwards2021
-
@aminaabdirabar
and
@iamnickodhiambo
! Catch the awards LIVE on
@ktnhome_
, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. It's going to be 🔥
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The Biggest Award for the Night:
#AMVCA2018
Best Overall Movie award goes to "18 HOURS", a Kenya film produced by Phoebe Ruguru & directed by Kevin Njue.
@NickNdeda
@RocquePictures
@MoICTKenya
@africamagictv
@DStv_Kenya
@GOtvKenya
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CS
@mucheru
has noted that the ministry is exploring the viability of establishing a Film and Media City in Kenya with state of the art facilities and equipment that would rival Hollywood.
@MoICTKenya
@fhersy
@jeroch1
#BestScriptKE
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From Kenya to the world!
#Poacher
, a Kalasha Award winner makes entry to an international audience on
@netflix
. Congratulations to team
#Poacher
@MoICTKenya
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Congratulations to our Kenyan filmmakers for the amazing win at
#AMVCA2020
Pascal Tokodi - Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/TV Series
Subira - Best Indigenous Language Movie /TV Series
Sarah Hassan - Plan B: Best Movie EA
Multichoice Talent Factory Academy EA: Best MTF Academy
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Kenya Film Commission is glad to be part of The Nairobi Festival scheduled for 12 - 17 December 2022.
Great Kenyan films are lined up for this celebration.
See poster for details.
#TheNairobiFestival
#FilmInKenya
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This afternoon our Cabinet Secretary Mr Joe Mucheru is commissioning a fully furnished
#KFCDEKUT
Film Hub in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. He's joined by Governor Mutahi Kahiga, our CEO Mr Timothy Owase amomg other officials.
@MoICTKenya
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There's a new feature film in town.
Uradi - a production by Kikwetu Productions is set to premiere on our screens soon.
This film features Kenyan A-List actors such as Peter Kawa, Robert Agengo, Shiks Kapyenga, Manaseh Nyaga, Bilal Mwaura, Chris Kamau, Enos Olik & Fahamu Kazungu.
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Aspiring & experienced content creators heard us and submitted their best works for the
#KalashaMarket2021
Pitching Competition. Tomorrow and the next 2 days, we find out who among them will hack the live pitching. Don’t miss the climax, happening live on our YouTube Channel.
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SUBIRA is Kenya’s official submission for the 92nd Academy Awards in the best International Feature Film category! More information >>>
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A lot of work and dedication by our gallant security personnel goes into prevention of terrorism and radicalization. This is brought into life in the
#uradipremiere
on 25 September 2020. Get your tickets ready for an action-packed Friday evening.
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How you charge small businesses is different from how you charge major corporates and multinationals. You should have different rate cards in different currencies depending on who you're engaging ~
@AzziadNasenya
#KalashaMarket2023
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Award winning film Mission To Rescue by Foxton Media Limited starts Campus screening today at JKUAT main Campus...pass by and get a piece of the action.
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Dubbed as the best movie action shot in Kenya, 'Mission To Rescue' is now ready for a cinema run. The movie by Foxton Media will be showing in cinemas on 2 July 2021 in Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi. For details on tickets and time, see poster for details. Mark your calendars!
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The MCs for the night 😊. You better dress to kill because I know they will set the bar at the red carpet
#Kalasha2018
@Amina_Kenya
@KoinangeJeff
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#HappyNewMonth
Do you have your tickets ready? Tomorrow, 'Mission To Rescue' hits the screens. Get ready for an action packed movie made in Kenya by Kenyans for the world! See you there.
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Another major
#handshake
in the film industry.We're proud to support
@wanuri
for being invited to screen first ever Kenyan film at
@Festival_Cannes
@amulwa2
@ckfoot
@RashidEchesa
@KenyanMusik
@EzekielMutua
@Izhow
@moscakenya
@NikiMags
#FilmKenyaCaptureAfrica
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We took a strong view on Rafiki. Because we have to support the creative space. And above everything we have the constitution which is very clear on Freedoms of expression, and tell our stories
@ckfoot
#KFCPressbrief
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Congratulations to all the winners who bagged various awards during the
#Kalasha2018
Gala.
@mucheru
@MoICTKenya
@fhersy
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Kenya Film Commission Board Directors and CEO are delighted to host executives from
@netflix
represented by Shola Sanni – Director of Public Policy, Ben Amadasun – Director of Content, Africa & Mokgadi Seabi – Communications Manager ahead of their stakeholder engagement in Kenya
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Are you a filmmaker/producer and would like to participate in a Virtual Visit by Sundance Film Festival later this month? Apply now for this amazing opportunity by sending an email with your contact details to participate
@filmingkenya
.com by 6th August 2020.
Don't miss out!
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Mark your calendars! The Kalasha International Film & TV Market is coming to the KICC in Nairobi, Kenya from March 29th to 31st, 2023. Don't miss this exciting event!
#KalashaMarket2023
#FilmDistribution
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Are you looking for funding for your film projects and have been wondering how to go about the application for the Third Cycle of the
#FilmEmpowermentProgramme
? Worry no more. Join us on 16 Nov. in an online webinar via as we speak on the process and more.
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Don't you just love this trio?
'Selina' emerged as the best TV Drama in
#KalashaAwards
2018. Do you believe you have the best film that can scoop the prestigious trophy in the Best TV Drama category in
#KalashaAwards2019
? Submit your film now by clicking
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Welcome to the 6th Kalasha International Film and TV Market is finally here. Its time to connect with industry professionals, learn from experts, discover business opportunities, explore the latest trends in Film and TV, and more.
#KalashaMarket2023
#FilmDistribution
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Our attention has been drawn to the ongoing conversation on social media under the hashtag
#KECreativesDeserveBetter
We wish to assure the creatives of our mandate to protect and integrate the values of all talents in the film industry still remains true.
See a presser on this.
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We are proud of
@IroBram
@KrysteenSavane
representing Kenya at the
@Oscars_2018live
tonight;
Kenya Film Commission supported the crew with one air ticket .
Go guys! Bring on the trophy!
#oscars
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The
#Kalasha2018
Awards have been in existence since 2009 and subsequent awards are held yearly at the last quarter of the year. This year promises even more pop and color evidenced by the stiff competition in the film industry in Kenya.
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CALL FOR FUNDING
We're pleased to announce the call for funding applications for cycle 1 of the FY 2019/20 is now open for the following categories:
1.Production and Development:
Feature films
Short films
Documentaries
Animation
TV formats
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THE OSCARS ARE HERE!!!
Here is your chance to represent Kenya at the 93rd Oscars Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film Category.
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Today ,the Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs and Netflix signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding to jointly deliver efforts to strengthen the country’s creative industry and support the development of the next generation of storytellers.
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We're delighted to inform film lovers that the multiple award winning film Bangarang and a recipient of the Kenya Film Commission's Film Empowerment Programme is set to premiere on Netflix on 21 April 2023. Save the date.
Congratulations are in order to Robin Odongo and team.
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The world is craving Kenyan content!
On 16 October 2020, yet another Kenyan film, 'Disconnect' premieres on
@netflix
.
'Disconnect' is a Kenyan romantic comedy directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga featuring Brenda Wairimu, Nick Mutuma,
@kate_Actress_
, Patricia Kihoro among others.
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In collaboration with Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
@KICDKenya
a 28 series of learn-to-read books based on
#TheElephantQueen
wildlife characters and themes will be distributed to schools countrywide to foster wildlife and environmental conservation.
@MoICTKenya
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Congratulations to the successful applicants for the Kenya Film Commission's
#FilmEmpowermentProgramme
@MoICTKenya
@mucheru
@jeroch1
@EstherKoimett
@Jkorir_Youth
@TimothyOwase1
@amulwa2
@Ruguru_Ruguru
@EldoretFilm
@OleKaiyare
@sabinaredeemed
@BettyFuretKE
@KenyanKisii
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Following the directive by H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya in supporting the local filmmakers by cushioning them from the negative economic impact of COVID-19, here is the list of successful applicants for 100M Stimulus Programme.
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
@TimothyOwase1
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We join the film community in celebrating Mwaura Timothy for emerging as the winner in the 'Best Documentary Film Cinematography' category at the 5th Edition of the European Cinematography Awards with his project "Sleeping Warrior".
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The Commission in partnership with GIZ is currently undertaking a distribution masterclass targeting 30 filmmakers from across the country. The masterclass aims to enable participants learn ways of increasing access of Kenyan content & further refine film distribution strategies.
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Filmmakers wishing to own/operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems popularly known as 'Drones' will now pay a reduced registration fee of KES 3,000 as per the Civil Aviation ( Regulatory Fees and Charges for Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Regulations 2020.
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CALL FOR APPLICATION:
Kenya Film Commission in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is glad o announce the 3rd Cycle of
#FilmEmpowermentProgramme
.
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Counting down the hours to the
#KalashaAwards2021
, on a scale of 1-10 how excited are you? 😄 Celebrate your favorite nominees with us, catch the awards LIVE this 10th December, on
@ktnhome_
, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm!
#IkoTalentKE
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Happy to host
@RabbitTheKing
from
@Kaka_Empire
who paid a courtesy call to KFC CEO
@TimothyOwase1
to discuss matters films. Looking forward to working together in the near future.
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The Commission is currently conducting a film capacity building workshop in Isiolo County at the KSG Youth Innovation Centre in Isiolo town where 70 participants are being trained on Scriptwriting, Cinematography, Sound, Editing, Marketing and Distribution, Directing and Acting.
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Are you an emerging filmmaker or series creator? Berlinale Talents 2021 is here! You can now apply to participate in the 2021 edition by clicking
Application deadline is 1 September 2020.
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Are you interested in having your content aired in local TV channels. We've partnered with a local broadcaster to sustainably promote the development & exploitation of audiovisual content for the benefit of the film industry. See poster for details.
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Casting Call:
Are you an actor/actress and would like to participate in an upcoming narrative feature film to be shot in Kitale and Kapenguria? Apply now by sending your monologue to info
@dotsvillage
.com Feedback will be sent after 10 August 2020. See poster for more details.
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We are glad to announce the call for entries for
#MyKenyaMyStory
mobile phone film competition.
The theme for this year is “Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Kenya”.
See poster for more details.
#FilmKenyaCaptureAfrica
#MyKenyaMyStory
#OurStoriesAreBestToldByUs
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Tune in to
@switchtvkenya
tonight at 7:30 pm and watch the captivating documentary- The Last Animals, which highlights the menace of wildlife poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking.
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The Oscars selection committee Kenya invites Kenyan filmmakers to submit their films for Oscar consideration for the 95th Academy Awards by September 14th 2022.
Details in poster.
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Today our CEO
@TimothyOwase1
hosted Ms Sheba Hirst, Mr Mbithi Masya and Ms Melissa Mbugua to discuss partnership between Kenya Film Commission and Nairobi Film Festival in revitalizing cinema going culture in the country.
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This afternoon we're glad to host Ms. Lulu Hassan - CEO, Jiffy Pictures who paid a courtesy call to our CEO Mr
@TimothyOwase1
Our discussion featured areas of mutual interest in the film and TV industry.
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Our film capacity building workshop in Kitale,
@Trans_NzoiaGov
has come to an end. We're happy to graduate 42 trainees equipped with knowledge and skills in basic film production who will be joining the vibrant industry. Congratulations to all our trainees 👏🏼🎉👏🏼.
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#MultichoiceTalentFactory
We commend Multichoice for this great initiative. Great times to be in ~ Chris Foot
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Kenya Film Commission has sponsored six Kenyan filmmakers to the ongoing Zanzibar International Film Festival in Zanzibar.
This is part of the Commission's efforts to facilitate Kenyan filmmakers participate in and showcase Kenyan content to the international film markets.
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Do you recognize our event curtain raisers? Attend the virtual
#KalashaMarket2021
this 5 - 7 May ready to learn more from them, network and discover new filmmaking opportunities. Watch the event live via .
@SafaricomPLC
#FutureIsFilm
#TravelToKalasha
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CALL FOR TRAINERS
Are you a seasoned scriptwriter with the ability to transfer knowledge to budding scriptwriters?
#KalashaWritersHub
Film Residency Programme beckons.
Apply by sending a Cover Letter, CV & Portfolio to filmresidency
@filmingkenya
.com by COB 26 Feb 2021.
#IkoKaziKE
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A night well spent at the premiere of the Watu Wote film at the Junction Mall
The film has been nominated under the category
Live Action Short Film alongside; DeKalb Elementary
The Eleven O’Clock; My Nephew Emmett and The Silent Child. Congrats!
#TrulyOurs
#Oscars2018
live
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We have an amazing webinar coming up tomorrow from 12:00 - 1:00PM. Join us for the 'CONTRACTS SERIES – WHAT I NEED TO KNOW AS A FILMMAKER'
The webinar will cover:
1. Rights of creatives & performers
2. The key elements of a contract
3. Negotiating film contracts
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Here are the winners of the 3rd Edition of
#MyKenyaMyStory
Winner - Automedic ( by David Waronja)
David walks away with KES 200,000 plus a brand new Tecno Camon 15 smartphone, tripod, phone rig, microphone, a lense & a DSTV Explora + Subscription
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CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Creative filmmakers, great opportunities beckons! You can now apply for the Creative Producer Indaba and Realness Residency programs and take your career to the next level. Application deadline is 31 January 2020. See poster for more details.
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Our
#FilmStarOfTheWeek
is
Maqbul Mohammed - a Kenyan actor and radio presenter.
He has featured in numerous films and television series including Makutano Junction, Auntie Boss & Varshita which has been nominated for Best TV comedy in
#Kalasha2018
Vote:
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CASTING CALL
Following the successful premiere of 'Teke' series, Ovotox is calling on creatives to apply for auditions for various roles.
Auditions are set for 26 & 27 October 2020 from 9AM - 5PM.
See poster for more details.
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Kenya Film Commission invites Kenyan filmmakers to submit entries for the 6th edition of
#MyKenyaMyStory
mobile phone film competition.
Submit a 3-5 minute clip promoting peace, tolerance and conflict resolution shot on a smartphone to mkms
@filmingkenya
.go.ke by 12 May 2023.
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First there was Plan B, now we're
#JustInTime
for yet another production from
@SN_Hassan
Shot in Nairobi in 2019, Just In Time is set to make its debut worldwide on
@netflix
in March 2021.
@MoICTKenya
@mucheru
@EstherKoimett
@jeroch1
@nadia_abdalla_
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Today we are in Kajiado County at the launch of National Youth Week. The event will be graced by H.E Joseph Ole Lenku, our Cabinet Secretary Mr Joe Mucheru, PS Julius Korir, our CEO Mr Timothy Owase among other officials.
#IYD2020KE
@MoICTKenya
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Are you a film director? Would you like to know more on the role of a director as a communicator? Multichoice Talent Factory in partnership with New York Film Academy will be hosting a workshop to unpack the role of a director on 12 Nov. 2020. Register via
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This evening the Commission led by the CEO
@TimothyOwase1
joins other filmmakers and film institutions at the premiere of a student film titled
#Unbalanced
courtesy of BA. Film Production and Directing.
#USIUMovie
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One of Kenya's most courageous and most vocal Photographer-cum-Activists of our generation,
@bonifacemwangi
will be on the panel tonight alongside award winning Congolese filmmaker, Aminah Rwimo who's passionate about telling refugee stories.
@FilmAid
#FAFF2018
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Hearty congratulations to Apes In Space team for having "The Wonderful Story of Aisha, Ali and Flipflopi the Multicoloured Dhow Boat", as the first ever Kenyan short film in competition at Annecy.
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What do you do when turning back becomes a daunting task? Find out when
#UradiMovie
premieres on 25 September 2020.
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9 DAYS TO GO!
Have you submitted your entry for the 6th Edition of
#MyKenyaMyStory
?
The deadline is fast approaching. To submit your film, check the guidelines here
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Today marks an auspicious occasion at Daystar University as they celebrate the
#Daystar43rdGraduation
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This morning the Commission is hosting a consultative meeting with various stakeholders to discuss
#FilmAsAnEconomicDriver
post coronavirus pandemic.
@MoICTKenya
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Currently Happening:
This evening the Commission led by our CEO Mr Timothy Owase, graces the
#TEKE
series premiere in a private screening.
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