KFCB unveils Regulators’ Handbook to guide film practitioners

In its resolve to empower local creatives, the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) in collaboration with other regulatory Government agencies whose mandates impact the film industry has developed a Regulators’ Handbook for Film Practitioners in Kenya to consolidate simplified regulatory information. 
While speaking during an engagement forum with creatives held at Semara Hotel in Machakos County, the KFCB’s Ag. CEO, Mr. Paskal Opiyo urged creatives to take advantage of the information contained in the handbook in pursuit of their artistic works. 

The Ag CEO affirmed the KFCB's commitment to ensuring a facilitative regulatory environment to spur the growth of the film sector through collaboration with industry stakeholders.

The information contained in the handbook includes; the regulation of creation, distribution, exhibition, broadcasting, and possession of audio-visual content in Kenya; the use of drones in filmmaking; immigration requirements for foreign film practitioners and the framework concerning filming in game parks and sanctuaries.

The handbook, also has information on the tax obligations of film practitioners and tax incentives they could benefit from; copyright laws for protecting the intellectual property rights of filmmakers; and data protection requirements.
The Government agencies involved in developing the Regulators’ Handbook include; the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Immigration Department, Kenya Wild Life Service (KWS), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Office of the Data Protection (ODPC), and the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) respectively.