The FilmMaker

Press Release from the Kenya Film and TV Professional Association (K.F.T.P.A)

The film industry and Kenya is in crisis. Last year, Film production in Kenya injected approximately 2 Billion Kenya shillings into the economy. Everyone benefited - from air charter companies, transport companies, Hotels, to the small scale farmer selling eggs to the caterers that feed the crews. Our industry is that diverse. Film production generates revenue in every sector of the Kenyan economy in some form or another. A vibrant international industry also inspires and nurtures local talent. Kenyan filmmakers are an emerging force and are gaining recognition around the world. International Investors are looking to Kenya as a talent pool and are or were funding Kenyan filmmakers to realise their voice and vision. Kenya is showcased throughout the world through cinema, television and press. The film industry has positively marketed Kenya for decades. Over 20 years ago, ‘Out of Africa’ sold Kenya as the world’s Safari destination and tourists were still coming to Kenya until January this year…Kenya could not have paid for better advertising! Kenya as a filming location attracts investment, development, recognition, employment, stability. All things we appear to have forgotten...

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