Original Story Published by: Hilary Kimuyu for Daily Nation
Photography by: Francis Nderitu
(Above) The cast and crew of Kizingo movie receive an award in the Best Feature Film category during the Riverwood Awards at the Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi, on March 11, 2017. Kenya has the potential of shooting Oscar award-winning movies.
It’s been years since the government formed the Kenya Film Commission (KFC), but so far it has done nothing to change the industry in Kenya, according to players.
The commission came into full function in mid-2006, formed with the aim of promoting the film industry locally as well as internationally.
Film directors who spoke to Sunday Nation said there had been no change and it was disappointing to see films being shot in South Africa or Tanzania yet the events they are based on events that happened in Kenya.
When the commission was launched, the government pledged to guarantee the security of the actors, crew and equipment and provide a suitable tax incentive package including relevant rebates, waiver of government-related fees including those relating to filming, national parks and heritage sites. This has not happened.
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