FILMNEWS&REVIEWS
KFC Salutes Their New Captains
Kalasha Chronicle is happy to usher in Dr Hassan Wario Arero (pictured) unto the fold as Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Arts and his Principal Secretary Patrick Omutai. Dr Hassan will no doubt steer this industry for the better. He holds a PHD in Social Anthropology and a Masters in advanced Arts. But it is not only his academic prowess that is exciting us, Daktari has been an editor and is known to pen opinions especially on arts and culture. He is without a doubt going to be at home with Kalasha Chronicle and Kalasha Film and TV Awards. We cannot wait for that ‘one on one’. Karibu sana!
Kenyans shine at Canes Film Festival
A PRODUCER’S NETWORK FORUM organized by the Canes Film Market which took place on 19th to 26th May 2013 has abundantly boosted Kenya’s film industry. Kenya was invited for the first time to grace the 66th edition of the annual Canes Film Festival in the Cane city along the Mediterranean coast of France. A number of exciting activities took place including pitching of a pavilion and hosting the national flag at the event (for the first time) plus an exclusive Kenya Day at the market square. Another highlight for Kenya in Canes was the signing of a cooperation deal between the Kenya Film Commission (KFC) and the National Film and The Video Foundation of South Africa. The agreement aims to open closer links between the Film Industries in Kenya and South Africa.”The two countries are leading in making quality films in the continent and will no doubt benefit from the global market in promoting the industry both locally and internationally.” Said Peter Mutie, CEO Kenya Film Commission. Kenyans who attended the forum in Canes included;CEO Peter Mutie of KFC, Alex Mulwa (Marketing Manager KFC), Film maker Bob Nyanja, Film producers Njeri Kirago, Jim Shamoom and Marie Lora Mungai (Founder& CEO Buni TV) and Victor Muniafu.
Gear up, there is another festival !
THE 27TH SESSION OF THE Residence Du Festival will take place from October 1, 2013 to February 15, 2014. The selection is open to young filmmakers from all over the world who are working on their first or second feature film. A jury selects 6 candidates for each of the two four and a half month sessions per year. The candidates are selected on the strength of the short films or the 1st feature that they have already directed as well as on their planned feature and the reasons why they wish to participate in the Residence programme.
Transition: It’s a wrap for Beth Mbaya aka Wanade
sorrowful day especially FRIDAY 10T H, MAY, 2013 was a h suffered a big blow when to the Kenyan film industry whic Wanade passed on after actress Beth Nyambura Mbaya aka ade will be remembered from a long fight with Cancer. Wan s Mother-in-law which her role in the popular local serie en TV. ‘Wanade’ died after battling airs every Sunday on Citiz sons; Mungai Mbaya and with Cancer. She leaves behind two known as Baha. ‘Wanade’ might have Kamau Mbaya famously her sons who are also gone but her legacy lives on through Machachari respectively.May her soul actors in Knowzone and rest in eternal peace.
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Chronicle | July 2013