[kictanet] Proposed Film Bill

Mon Oct 10 05:29:42 EAT 2016

We are seeing a scenario in Kenya today where everyone is rushing to legislate and regulate. I guess this is a result of progress. With progress comes all sorts of players, rent seekers and gatekeepers who want to have a piece of the pie. The thing is that we MUST remain vigilant and ensure that we all adhere to the new constitutional framework.

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> On 9 Oct 2016, at 10:04 PM, Mildred Achoch via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> 
> All good points!
> 
>  "Is one supposed to obtain a licence to write or create these games like with films." In this age of mobilephone filmmaking and microfilms, I'm wondering, will that budding filmmaker in Turkana have to apply for a film license in order to make her zero budget, independent 40 second experimental mobilephone microfilm? How many days or weeks will she have to wait for the paperwork? Is there a film office in Turkana or will she be required to come to Nairobi? Could Huduma centres also deal with filmmaking paperwork? How do we strike a balance between regulation and innovation?
> 
> Regards,
> Mildred Achoch.
> 
> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! 
> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sun, Oct 9, 2016 at 9:44 PM, waudo siganga <emailsignet at mailcan.com> wrote:
>> Interesting.
>>  
>> 1. I thought a KFCB already existed, or which is that one of Mutau who has been having problems with US visa and suppressing and opposing LGBT rights and atheists?
>> 2. It's like an afterthought that someone decided to throw in the computer games. Is one supposed to obtain a licence to write or create these games like with films. The part of the document that deals with films and stage plays substantively does not deal with computer games.
>> 3. The part about ISPs is thrown in by someone who is completely ignorant. ISPs do not deal with content; they don't even see it (and they should not!). An ISP is just a conduit or facilitator. Do these people expect an ISP to employ people to screen content of their clients?
>> 4. If we are not careful Kenya will start going backwards as more people come up with all kinds of proposed legislation; what is there to stop film makers moving to neighbouring countries and taking all those jobs with them?
>> 5. Speak up!
>>  
>> W.
>>  
>>> On Sun, Oct 9, 2016, at 09:30 PM, Mildred Achoch via kictanet wrote:
>>> Dear Tony,
>>>  
>>> Yes, it's the one. Of special interest to ISPs is section 39.
>>>  
>>> Regards,
>>> Mildred Achoch.
>>>  
>>> Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel!
>>> http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  
>>> On Sun, Oct 9, 2016 at 9:02 PM, Tony White via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>> Mildred,
>>> 
>>> This?
>>> 
>>> kfcb.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DRAFT-BILL-KFCB-21-7-Draft-10.pdf
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Tony
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 09/10/2016, Mildred Achoch via kictanet
>>> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>> > Dear Listers,
>>> >
>>> > There will be a stakeholders meeting on the *11th of October 2016* at the
>>> > Louis Leakey Auditorium, National Museum, to discuss the proposed film bill
>>> > from 8.30am.
>>> >
>>> > Each guild or association is supposed to forward the names and contacts of
>>> > at least 7 members so that they can attend the forum. I was wondering
>>> > whether Kictanet is aware of this?
>>> >
>>> > The proposed film bill will definitely have an impact on the ICT community,
>>> > including ISP providers.
>>> >
>>> > As a filmmaker, I am very concerned with a lot of the details in the
>>> > proposed bill. Here is just one example:
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Regards,
>>> > Mildred Achoch.
>>> >
>>> > Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel!
>>> > http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com
>>> >
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Tony White
>>> 
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