The Kenya Film Classification Board has resolved to redefine their role of film agents in Kenya with a view of confining the agents to providing international standard services to foreign and television producers.
The boards acting CEO Christopher Wambua stated the current practice of obtaining film licenses through Film Agents, among other factors, inhibits market entry for aspiring creatives and may therefore ultimately stifle the growth of the local creative economy.
While addressing the media yesterday at the board’ s Uchumi house offices, Nairobi he said a public notice has been published in My Gov publication to sensitize the industry on the proposed changes and to invite stakeholders and members of the public to provide input and comments. The public consultation documents have been posted for reference on the KFCB website. The public consultation period will end on September 13.
“The purpose of regulation is geared towards ensuring that the content conforms to Kenya’s culture, national aspirations and to protect children from exposure to harmful or adult content.” he said
“In execution of our core mandate, the board, among others, grants filming licenses to both local and international filmmakers and registers Film agents who are responsible for facilitating other film and television producers.” he stated
Mr. Christopher said under the proposed framework, the broadcasters and online video streaming platforms will examine and rate seventy percent of the content meant to run on their respective platforms using KFCB’s guidelines.
He urged the aspiring young female creatives in digital content creation to join a program facilitated by the KFCB that seeks to empower vulnerable women with digital skills in an effort to enhance livelihoods.
Present at the event were board members and KFCB officials