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My Kenya My Story

My Kenya My Story

The 6th edition of My Kenya My Story mobile phone film competition

My Kenya My Story mobile phone film competition is one activity within the Commission’s commitment of growing Kenya’s film industry, focusing on application of affordable technology in telling stories. The competition focuses on short Kenyan films shot exclusively using mobile phones. 

The main goal of the competition is to power the growth of the local film industry countrywide with the affordability of a smart phone over “high-end equipment” as well as widening the scope of film making. The 6th edition of My Kenya My Story mobile phone film competition is scheduled to take place on 9th June 2023.

The theme for this year is “Promoting peace, tolerance and conflict resolution”. Winners will be awarded with cash prizes as follows;

  • Winner-                    Ksh 200,000.00
  • 1st Runners up-          Ksh 150,000.00
  • 2nd Runners up-         Ksh 100,000.00
  • Jury mention-            Ksh 50,000.00

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. The Mobile Film Submitted must have been produced in Kenya, whose theme shall be “Promoting peace, tolerance and conflict resolution”.
  2. The length of the Mobile Film entries shall range between 3-5 Minutes (Maximum) including open and closing remarks
  3. All entries shall be submitted in English or any other Kenyan Language. English sub titles will be required for all submissions including those with English dialogue and participants
  4. Complete and SIGN the application form
  5. Submit link of the video (ensure permission is granted)
  6. Submit link to the video trailer and poster for promotion
  7. Complete one entry form per entry
  8. Submit behind the scenes photos/footage
  9. Submit a synopsis of your film
  10. All films submitted for the competition MUST be classified by Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) (Attach classification certificate). The film must comply with government regulations on taste and decency  www.kfcb.go.ke

Kindly fill and SIGN the application form

Submit your application with all the submission requirements to mkms@filmingkenya.go.ke

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