NB: Government agencies may submit their applications through the local agents or through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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1 Filming Requirements: Local filming agents and Private production companies or individuals are requested to submit their applications through a local agent registered with the ministry. This requirement is mandatory for all applications to make feature films or documentaries. The Ministry regularly updates the list of registered film agents. To get the list of the latest Licensed Filming Agents, please contact: The Film Licensing officer Department of Film Services Ministry of Information & Communications P.O Box Tel: /1/2/3/501 Fax: fpd@skyweb.co.ke The Ministry would like to inform all foreign production companies that Kenya has a considerable number of experienced technical staff in filming techniques. We, therefore, highly recommend that producers should reserve as many places as possible for local crew. NB: Government agencies may submit their applications through the local agents or through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deadline for submission of applications: Applications to make a documentary or a commercial advertisement are processed on application. Applications for drama and feature films are processed in less than 48 hours. Documents to be submitted: Formal letter of application. Application form duly completed - copy to be attached. List of foreign crewmembers, giving names, nationalities, passport numbers and date of expiry of passports. Script and synopsis or storyboard. List of equipment to be imported for shooting purposes, the value of each piece of equipment, etc.

2 Fees: a) Filming rates in Kenya Shillings (KSHS): Adverts, documentaries, dramas, short features; still photographs 5,000 Full-length feature films, TV series 15,000 Daily filming fees 1,000 b) Liaison Officer's service charges: The Ministry charges Ksh. 400 per day to cover Liaison Officer's services provided by a government Liaison Officer, to be attached to the crew. c) Other charges: 1. Each visitor is required to pay Ksh. 2,000 to the Department of Immigration Services for a special pass before engaging in any film shooting. Artists may, however, arrive in Kenya on a visitor s pass while the filming special pass is being processed. 2. A nominal non-refundable fee of 1% of the value of the equipment or Ksh 30,000 -whichever is less - is payable to the Customs Department on presentation of a film license. 3. The following charges are applied for any filming in a National Park: Ksh. 8, 000 for five (5) people for one (1) week or part thereof. Ksh. 12, 000 for six (6) - ten (10) people for one (1) week or part thereof. Ksh. 20, 000 for more than ten (10) people for one (1) week or part thereof.

3 Filming Requirements Local filming agents Private production companies or individuals are requested to submit their applications through a local agent registered with the ministry. This requirement is mandatory for all applications to make feature films or documentaries. The ministry regularly updates the list of registered film agents. The following are the Licensed Filming Agents [2005]: The Film Licensing officer Department of Film Services Ministry of Information & Communications P.O Box Tel: /1/2/3/501 Fax: fpd@skyweb.co.ke Ace Communications P.O. Box Contact: Martin Kaumbuthu Tel: /8 African Latitude Kenya Ltd P.O. Box Tel: , Fax: mail@africanlatitude.com Afrospace Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Naotsugu Tsutada Tel: , Afros@africaonline.co.ke Al Is On Production Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Alison Ngibuini Tel: , Fax: alison@nbi.ispkenya.com Alwan Communications P.O. Box Contact: Albert Wandago Tel: Fax: algo@africaonline.co.ke AMREF P.O. Box Contact: Sally Kiilu Tel: , Sallyk@amrefhq.org Baraka Films Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Njeri Karago Tel: Fax: baraka@mitsuminet.com Blue Sky Films Limited P.O Box Contact: Jimmie or Mario Tel: , Fax: bluesky@africaonline.co.ke

4 Camerapix Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Salim Amin Tel: /5/3 Fax: Greatland Communications P.O. Box Contact: David Wachira Tel: , Fax: Cinematic Solutions Ltd P.O Box Contact: Bob Nyanja Tel/Fax: Complete Video Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Caroline Smith Tel: /8, Guava Productions (K) Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Mark Kihara Tel: , Home Boyz Entertainment Ltd P.O. Box Contact: John Rabar Tel: /52 Fax: info@homeboyz.co.ke Find US in Africa Contact: Genesio Mugo Tel: , Fax: findusin@africaonline.co.ke Flash back Limited P.O Box Tel: /637 flashback@wananchi.com Ginger Ink TV P.O. Box Contact: Ginger Wilson Tel: , ugyink@africaonline.co.ke Good News Productions International Contact: Mike Tel: /5 Fax: gnpi-africa@gnpi.org Independent Comm. Associates P.O. Box Tel: /40 Fax: access@incanairobi.co.ke enquiries@incanairobi.co.ke Jack & Shoko Co. Ltd P.O Box 7796 Contact: Ndetto Tel/Fax: Level One Productions Ltd Contact: Maureen Waihenya Tel: , Fax: info@level1.co.ke Location Africa Films Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Andres Bifani Tel: , Fax: africafilms@africaonline.co.ke

5 Medeva TV P.O Box Contact: Koli or Polly Tel: /70/71/72 Mobile: , Fax: Moka Films Co. Ltd P.O. Box 615 Voi Contact: Gichuchu Okeno Tel: , Sky Line African Arts and Crafts P.O. Box Contact: Chege Mwangi Tel: Fax: Spear Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Animesh Tel: , Mushking Productions & Comms P.O. Box Contact: Ken Muriuki Tel: , Plan Kenya P.O. Box Tel: , Fax: Pontact Productions P.O. Box Contact: Jenny Pont Tel: Fax: Website: Serenade Music Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Suzanne Kibukosya Tel: Fax: Sound & Picture Works Limited P.O Box State House Road Contact: Sheila Peavers Tel: , , Themescape Media Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Sonal Radia-Tyagi Tel: URTNA-PEC P.O. Box Contact: Solomon Luvai Tel: Viewfinders Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Jean Hartley Tel: , , Fax:

6 Vivid Features Ltd Contact: Nick Kangethe Tel: Fax: World Vision P.O. Box Contact: Michael Arunga Tel: Zebralink Communications Ltd P.O. Box Contact: Dommie Odotte Tel: Fax: Zenz Multi Media Communications P.O. Box Contact: Mwangi Maina Tel: The Ministry would like to inform all foreign production companies that Kenya has a considerable number of experienced technical staff in filming techniques. We, therefore, highly recommend that producers should reserve as many places as possible for local crew. NB: Government agencies may submit their applications through the local agents or through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deadline for submission of applications Applications to make a documentary or a commercial advertisement are processed on application. Applications for drama and feature films are processed in less than 48 hours. Documents to be submitted Formal letter of application. Application form duly completed - copy to be attached. List of foreign crewmembers, giving names, nationalities, passport numbers and date of expiry of passports. Script and synopsis or storyboard. List of equipment to be imported for shooting purposes, the value of each piece of equipment, etc. Fees a) Filming rates KSHS Adverts, documentaries, dramas, short features; still photographs 5,000 Full-length feature films, TV series 15,000 Daily filming fees 1,000

7 b) Liaison Officer's service charges The Ministry charges Ksh. 400 per day to cover Liaison Officer's services provided by a government Liaison Officer, to be attached to the crew. c) Other charges 1. Each visitor is required to pay Ksh. 2,000 to the Immigration Department for a special pass before engaging in any film shooting. Artists may, however, arrive in Kenya on a visitor s pass while the filming special pass is being processed. 2. A nominal non-refundable fee of 1% of the value of the equipment or Ksh 30,000 - whichever is less - is payable to the Customs Department on presentation of a film licence. 3. The following charges are applied for any filming in a National Park: Ksh. 8, 000 for five (5) people for one (1) week or part thereof. Ksh. 12, 000 for six (6) - ten (10) people for one (1) week or part thereof. Ksh. 20, 000 for more than ten (10) people for one (1) week or part thereof.