The role of film policies in the growth of Kenya’s film industry: Case study of film and stage Act–Cap 222

Abstract

This paper examines the role of film policies in the growth of the film industry in Kenya, analyzing and
reviewing the current Film and Stage Plays Act–CAP 222 and a suggested draft of the Nation Film
Policy in 2015. The prime motivation of the paper is to propose how the proposed Nation Film Policy
in 2015 could assist in the growth of the film industry in Kenya. Information in this research will be
obtained from primary and secondary data. Primary data was obtained through a content analysis of
the current and proposed Film and Stage Plays Act–CAP 222. The secondary data will sources
include; journals, internet, and books from the library. The film policy is a proposal to ensure the film
is a beaming key in the creative industries. The Government recognizes the film industry as a key growth and acknowledges a need for developing a Policy and strategies for interventions and development in promoting growth in the film industry.