The Kenya Film Commission on Thursday unveiled the nominees for this year’s Kalasha International Film and TV Awards.
Speaking at the unveiling at the Panari Hotel, KFC’s CEO Timothy Owase said this year Kalasha Awards feature 39 categories with an additional nine new categories.
“In 2021, the awards had 30 categories. The newly introduced categories include; “Best regional film, Best Documentary (Short), Best Documentary (Feature), Best Makeup and Hair Stylist, Best Costume Designer, Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama, Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama, Best Viewer’s Choice (Feature) and Best Viewer’s Choice (TV Drama),” he said.
Additionally, Valentine Kamau, Kenya Actors Guild and Chairperson of the 2022 Nomination Academy praised the notable improvements in scriptwriting and story structure.
“Use of good storytelling tools like flashbacks, story in a story, comedy, poetic irony, use of music and monologues,” she said.
Adding, “There is, however, lack of authentic Kenyan stories from filmmakers and TV industry players while the international Award Category for East African Countries was well embraced by Tanzania film industry, low uptake was noted from the other countries.”
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 3rd.
See full list of nominees.
Best Lead Actor in a Film
Best Editor
Best Lead Actress in a Film
Best Lighting Technician
Best Supporting Actor in a Film
Best Special Effects
Best Supporting Actress in a Film
Best Director of Photography
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary Feature
Best Original Screenplay
Best Documentary Short
Best Original Score
Best Make-Up and Hair Stylist
Best Costume Designer
Best Production Designer
Best Director
Best Sound Designer
Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama
Best TV Show
Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama
Best TV Drama
Best TV Advertisement
Best TV Comedy
Best Animation
Best International Award
Best Student Film
Best Documentary by a Student
Best Kids Production
Best Viewers Choice (Feature)
Best Viewers Choice (TV Drama)
Best Gaming
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