The Kenya Film Commission was established vide Legal Notice No. 10 of 2005. The Commission is a state corporation under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts.
Our mandate and core functions
The Commission is mandated to perform the following functions:
To develop, promote and market th… read moree film industry locally and internationally and identify and facilitate growth of the film industry.
Generate, manage and disseminate film industry research, information and market data, and act as a repository and archive of Kenya’s film records.
Coordinate and certify persons, association and organization participating in the production of film, photography, video, stills, animation, new media and related media.
Establish and administer a film promotion fund and incubation centers for the film industry in Kenya.
Provide liaison service for government departments on matters relating to the promotion, marketing and development of the industry.
Promote and market Kenya, locally and internationally as a filming destination and promote local content.
Develop fiscal and other incentives to promote investment in the film industry and create linkages with both public and private national and international organizations to improve and facilitate investment in the film industry.
Vision
To position Kenya as a preferred hub for Film and TV production by 2019.
Mission
To develop a vibrant local Film & TV industry, and market Kenya as a preferred filming destination for sustainable wealth and job creation.
Strategic Objectives
The Commission has adopted the following strategic objectives which are in line with the National Policy documents towards the achievement of Vision 2030:
To advocate and lobby for favorable policy and legislative environment conducive to film industry development, through strategic partnerships
To increase international film production in Kenya
To promote proper preservation of film materials in Kenya
To conduct action and evidence based research on the film industry
To provide relevant, current and timely information on the film industry to spur growth and enhance strategic decision making
To strengthen institutional capacity for effective service delivery
To facilitate the provision of funding and development for film production
To create a significant economic impact by marketing Kenya nationally and internationally
Our Corporate Values
Commitment
Integrity
Transparency
Professionalism
Creativity and innovation
Customer Orientation
Patriotism