Kenya Film Commission

The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) was established by the Kenyan government in 2005. However, only coming 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. For the international community looking to film in Kenya the Commission offers detailed information on locations; offer liaison services on behalf of the government; advise on recce’s, film licensing and immigration; as well as facilitate the filming process for film makers.

Structure

The Kenya Film Commission falls under the Ministry of Sports,Culture and the Arts.The board appointed by the minister comprises board members: Mr. Chris Foot as the Board Chair, Ms Judy Bisem, Ms Njoki Muhoho, Mr. Julius Lamaon, Mr. Michael Onyango, Mr. Mwaniki Mageria and Mr. Felix Mugabe

Functions

Cinema of Kenya

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 workshops that will be a source of education on production for local film-makers. The Commission is also establishing a database that will list film-makers, agents, local talent, stakeholders and service providers of the Kenyan film industry.The Kenya Film Commission is also a full members of the Association of Film Commissions International (A.F.C.I)

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
SlumDogg

Shooting the Kenyan feature film Togetherness Supreme in collaboration with Kibera youth trainees

External links

Media in Kenya

Broadcast news divisions:	A24 news channel Citizen TV NTV (Kenya) K24 Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Kenya Television Network

National and International satellite channels	Al Jazeera BBC World News CCTV Africa CNBC Africa CNN

Radio:	98.4 Capital FM CRI Nairobi 91.9 FM Easy FM Pamoja FM Radio Maria

Newspapers and magazines:	The African Executive Business Daily Africa Daily Nation The EastAfrican Kenya Gazette Kenya Times The Standard The Star

Media groups:	Nation Media Group MediaMax Communication Group Radio Africa Group Royal Media Service Standard Media Group

Government agencies:	Communications Authority Kenya Film Commission Kenya News Agency

Kenya Government Regulatory Bodies

Media, Arts and Telecommunication	Kenya Film Commission Communications Commission of Kenya Information and Communication Technology Authority

Environment and Health Care	Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Pharmacy and Poisons Board National Environment Management Authority

Commercial and Financial Services	Insurance Regulatory Authority Retirement Benefits Authority Central Bank of Kenya Capital Markets Authority Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority Competition Authority of Kenya Betting Control and Licensing Board

Manufacturing and Agriculture	Kenya Bureau of Standards Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services

Transport, Infrastructure and Energy	Water Services Regulatory Board Energy Regulatory Commission Kenya Road Board Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Kenya Maritime Authority

Public Sector Management	Teachers Service Commission Public Service Commission Public Procurement Oversight Authority

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