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he film industry in Kenya has been on the rise and most Kenyans will derive their livelihood from this industry in years to come. We are especially excited by the support given to us by the government for infrastructure and production. The Commission is keen and focused on addressing the business, legal and policy gaps that currently exist, developing a national screen culture and developing reliable marketing and distribution channels for film content as a means of realizing jobs for our many unemployed youth and foreign direct investment for Kenya. We are happy therefore that the commission has midwifed the birth of an independent industry magazine dubbed Kalasha Chronicle. As you are all aware, the Kenya Film Commission has witnessed great success in the last few years and we are looking forward to the day when this industry will play its rightful role in the social and economic life of Kenya and the world at large. Despite the challenges facing production in the country, television film makers and producers have continued to pursue the arts faithfully and this has resulted in growth of viewers with a taste for local content. Case in point is the Kalasha Film and Television Awards which is fast becoming the platform to galvanize national intention, opening new spheres of global participation, propping the culture of recognizing and encouraging excellence.
As we get ready to host yet another Kalasha in a few month’s time, let me take this opportunity to appreciate the Kenya Film Commission Board and Management, Kalasha Board of Trustees and our sponsors, for their commitment and selflessness to this initiative. We look forward to continued collaboration as we usher in our new magazine;Kalasha Chronicle.
“We are happy therefore that the commission has midwifed the birth of an independent industry magazine dubbed Kalasha Chronicle.”
Chris Foot, Chairman Kenya Film Commission Board of Trustees.
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