Kalasha International Film & TV Festival 2017 Calls For Entries

Registration has opened for film, TV and creative players to join this year's edition of the Kalasha International Film & TV Festival & Market. Kalasha International is an initiative of the Kenya Film Commission (KFC), bringing under one roof a film festival, film and TV awards and market.

It offers all film, TV, creative professionals a unique platform to discuss, collaborate and develop new business opportunities in the fast growing East African region. KFC is urging interested players to submit their films and registrations before the stipulated deadlines.

Deadline for submission of films is September 15. The festival and market is scheduled to run between October 16-21 in Nairobi. The Kalasha Film & TV Trade Show will held on October 18 & 20, will showcase Kenyan, East African and pan-African companies under pavilions, while the TV and film players will attend as participants.

The film festival will be held for the period in various venues throughout Kenya. Eligible entries will be from the entire continent and screenings will be organised in various theatres and venues. The 2017 Kalasha Film & TV Awards ceremony will bring down the curtains on the five-day event on October 21.

According to KFC, the range of the categories has increased to incorporate a new category called East African. Filmmakers in the region can follow the link www.kalashainternational.com

to enter films for the awards ceremony.