The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has stated that film agents will be restricted to providing logistical support services to foreign film producers.
In a statement on Wednesday, November 23, KFCB stated that the redefinition of the role was meant to make it easier for aspiring film makers to obtain licences directly from the board instead of using agents.
KFCB acting CEO Christopher Wambua said that the board's stakeholders had endorsed the proposal to confine the scope of film agent licences to providing international standard services to foreign producers.
"To begin the process of actualizing this administrative process, KFCB on August 23, 2022, communicated its intention to redefine the role of film agents in Kenya through a press conference. Upon the completion of the public participation process, stakeholders endorsed the board's proposal to confine the scope of the film agent licence to the provision of international standard services to foreign film and television producers," Wambua stated.
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He said that effective December 1, 2022, film agents will be restricted to the role, and KFCB will henceforth issue filming licences to foreign filmmakers through agents.
Wambua further said that KFCB will begin to issue filming licences directly to local filmmakers without the use of an agent.
He stated that film agents will be issued an annual film certificate of registration and that they shall bear the responsibility of ensuring foreign film and television producers comply with the Films and Plays Act.
Wambua said that local filmmakers will also be required to provide details of their businesses through an annual free registration and further comply with the Films and Plays Act.
