KFC unveils winners of 2021 Kalasha Awards

The Kenya Films Commission yesterday announced the winners of the 2021 Kalasha International Film and TV awards.

Officiating the gala event at Safari Park Hotel, the Kenya Film Commission(KFC) CEO Timothy Owase lauded all the nominees for their individual and collective efforts towards building a thriving art scene through either creating films or participating in them.

“Our key mandate as a commission is to develop a vibrant local film and television industry, which in turn creates jobs and wealth in our country. In the past one year, we have had some exciting activities to stimulate growth in this industry,” Owase said.

In attendance was Jerome Ochieng’ – Principal Secretary, State Department of Innovation, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs who commended the Kenya Film Commission for their steadfast commitment towards supporting the industry.

“The National Government, through my Ministry, is keen on promoting the Kenyan film industry through a supportive policy framework,” he said.

Here is a list of talents who were feted at the 11th Edition of Kalasha International Film and TV awards. 

• Best Feature film by a student- House of secrets by USIU Africa
• Best Documentary- Kesho Pia Ni Simu By Ngendo Muku
• Best Special Effects- Mission To Rescue
• Best Host In A TV Show- Abiagael Wariara in Bururi wa Ciana
• Best Lead Actor in a film- Mawuli Gavor in Just In Time
• Best Supporting Actor In A Film- John Ndegwa in Kutu
• Best Sound Designer- Kelvin Osoo in House Of Secrets
• Best Original Score- Karanja kiarie in Crossroads
• Best Supporting Actress In A Film-Catherine Kamau In Kutu
• Lead Actress In A Film-Sarah Hassan in Just In Time
• Best Lighting Technician- Walter Odhiambo in Adisa
• Best Original Screenplay-Dennis Humphrey in Fikirini
• Best Director Of Photography-Ryab Tenga in Teleport
• Best Short Film-Kutu
• Best Local Language Film-Fikirini
• Best Production Designer-Harrison Mutinda
• Best Lead Actor In a TV drama-Joe Kinyua in Njoro Wa Uba
• Best TV Comedy- XYZ show
• Best Lead Actress In A TV Drama-Sarah Hassan Crime And Justice
• Best Documentary By A Student-Beautiful Eyes By Kevin Muriithi Mbui
• Kituo Halisi- KUtv
• Best Performance In A TV Comedy- Frank Kimani in Varshita
• Best TV Drama- Njoro Wa Uba
• Best Animation- Mondays And Fridays by Shawn Mwendwa
• Best TV advertisement- Copia
• Best Kids Production- Bururi Wa Ciana
• Best International Award Eastern Africa- Egna (Ethiopia)
• Best Director- Michelle Donde in House Of Secrets
• Best Feature Film- Just In Time By Sarah Hassan and Dolabo Adeleke
• Lifetime Achievement Award- Judy Kibinge