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It’s 3million for Kalasha Awards winners
Kenya Film Commission will award a total of Ksh 3 Million prize money to the winners of the 10th edition of Kalasha International Film and TV Awards.
Each category winner will receive Ksh 100,000 prize money in addition to the Kalasha trophy; an increase from the Ksh 50,000 last year.
Kalasha Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates exceptional talent in the film and TV industry in KenyaIn his speech at the Gala held at Sarit Centre, Westlands, Mr. Joe Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs said that his Ministry has undertaken a number of progressive initiatives such as the operationalization of the Film Incentive Package that offers relief to film producers who are keen to shoot in Kenyan locations.
This is aimed at increasing foreign revenue in the Kenyan economy.On her part, Ms. Esther Koimett, Principal Secretary, State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications in the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs noted that the Ministry is developing a National Film Policy that will provide a supportive regulatory framework for film business.
Additionally, with the Data Network Centre at Konza Techno City nearing completion, filmmakers will have the opportunity to explore VODs and other streaming platforms as alternative distribution channels.
The other 11 categories were exclusive to the Jury’s decision due to their technicality.
Kenya Film Commission will award a total of Ksh 3 Million prize money to the winners of the 10th edition of Kalasha International Film and TV Awards.
Each category winner will receive Ksh 100,000 prize money in addition to the Kalasha trophy; an increase from the Ksh 50,000 last year.
Kalasha Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates exceptional talent in the film and TV industry in KenyaIn his speech at the Gala held at Sarit Centre, Westlands, Mr. Joe Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs said that his Ministry has undertaken a number of progressive initiatives such as the operationalization of the Film Incentive Package that offers relief to film producers who are keen to shoot in Kenyan locations.
This is aimed at increasing foreign revenue in the Kenyan economy.On her part, Ms. Esther Koimett, Principal Secretary, State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications in the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs noted that the Ministry is developing a National Film Policy that will provide a supportive regulatory framework for film business.
Additionally, with the Data Network Centre at Konza Techno City nearing completion, filmmakers will have the opportunity to explore VODs and other streaming platforms as alternative distribution channels.
Speaking at the same event, Mr. Timothy Owase, CEO, Kenya Film Commission reported that a total of 1036 submissions were received comprising several categories, with 19 categories up for public voting (Public voting constitutes 30% while the Jury vote constitutes 70% of the total vote).
The other 11 categories were exclusive to the Jury’s decision due to their technicality.