Factors Limiting the Growth of Film Industry in Kenya

1.0 Background information Film industry in Kenya has a significant influence on the growth of economy. The film industry is expected to grown tremendously over the coming years. The slow growth of film industry in Kenya can be greatly attributed to the advancement of technology. In order for the indigenous film industry in Kenya to produce quality films worthy of a global audience, there are a number of educational, technological, and commercial concerns that need to be address. Such as Lack of film education, maintaining an indigenous Kenyan voice, telling a story creatively and effectively. Organization of above-the-line and below-the-line talent. Finding funding financial backers. Technology, finding an audience .This paper is going†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"The commission is in the process of trying to set up a School of Excellence in film such as Multimedia University of Kenya. We’ve talked to professors in the States about sharing curriculum with us† (Course coordinator of Film and Animation Multimedia University Collage of Kenya November 8TH 2012).One of the ways to overcome the challenges facing the Kenyan film industry is to have willing and able educators share their film education with Kenyans. These Kenyans can then share their experience and achievements with others, which will, over time, build up the first generation of schooled filmmakers. 2: Maintaining an Indigenous, Kenyan voice - Films coming out of Kenya will inevitably reflect the life, culture, and values of Kenya. Louis Giannetti (2008) explained the essence of national cinema in his book, Understanding Movies. â€Å"Every nation has a characteristic way of looking at life, a set of values that is typical of a given culture. The same can be said of their movies† (p. 465). In contrast to American cinema, â€Å"Third World films tend to be preoccupied with issues such as neocolonialism, underdevelopment, the oppression of women, and especially poverty† (p. 467). The same can be said of films in Kenya, and Kibera Kid serves as a prime example. Pramaggiore and Wallis (2006) would classify Kenyan cinema as Third Cinema, in â€Å"opposition to the First Cinema (commercial and industrial Hollywood) and Second Cinema (the international,Show MoreRelatedEssay on Globalization Is Good1443 Words   |  6 Pagesthe government of Taiwan started to offer yields of land for families to own and operate off of. The land, which was supplied with food/crop, released man power for industry to prosper. As the government distributed the land, the owners took advantage. Taiwan’s rural beginnings lead to industrial wealth like Mr. Wang, shown in the film. These people’s homes acted as factories inside and out. 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