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Every funding opportunity
available to you, in one place

KFC aggregates all grants, competitions, co-production funds, scholarships, and investment opportunities available to Kenyan filmmakers. We update weekly. Never miss a deadline again.

63
Open opportunities
KSh 85M+
Total available funding
12
Closing this month
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Competition Short Film ⏰ Urgent
CineAfrica Short Film Competition 2025
CineAfrica Foundation
Annual competition for African short filmmakers. Open to completed films under 30 minutes. Strong emphasis on original storytelling and technical quality. Top three films screened at CineAfrica festival.
African filmmaker Completed short film under 30min English or Swahili subtitles
KSh 500K
First prize
Closing
15 March 2025
12 days left
Co-Production Feature / Documentary Development
Africa International Co-Production Fund — Cycle 3
European Film Fund / EURIMAGES partner
Supports international co-productions between African and European partners. Requires confirmed partnership with a European co-producer. Open to feature films and long-form documentaries with international distribution potential.
Confirmed European co-producer Feature film or documentary 60min+ Development or early pre-production
€ 80,000
Maximum award
Deadline
30 April 2025
56 days left
KFC Grant Animation Development
KFC Animation Development & Production Fund 2025
Kenya Film Commission
Dedicated animation funding supporting Kenyan animators and studios from script development through to full production. Priority for projects rooted in African storytelling and designed for international audiences.
Kenyan animator or studio Animation project any format Pilot episode or series bible required
KSh 1.8M
Per project
Deadline
15 May 2025
71 days left
Scholarship Students ⏰ Urgent
KFC Animation & VFX Bootcamp Full Scholarship 2025
Kenya Film Commission
Full scholarship covering tuition plus monthly stipend for KFC's intensive animation and VFX bootcamp. 12-week programme taught by industry professionals. Guaranteed internship placement on completion for top performers.
Kenyan student 18–30 Portfolio or creative work required Available for full 12 weeks
Full
Tuition + KSh 15K/month stipend
Closing
20 March 2025
17 days left
International Grant Documentary
Sundance Documentary Fund — African Stories Grant
Sundance Institute
Sundance Institute's documentary fund supporting African filmmakers with projects in production or post-production. Highly competitive but prestigious — past recipients have screened at major international festivals.
African documentary filmmaker Rough cut or production footage Feature documentary 60min+
USD 25,000
Grant amount
Deadline
30 June 2025
117 days
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KFC-Administered Grants

Applications for KFC-administered grants are submitted directly through this platform. You can track your application status, receive feedback, and manage all your KFC grant relationships in one place.

Documentary Development Fund (open now)
Animation Development & Production Fund (open now)
Short Film Competition (opens April 2025)
International Co-Production Fund (rolling)

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Make your project
visible to the world

Registering your project in Kenya's national screen industry database unlocks a powerful set of benefits — from investor visibility to Kalasha eligibility.

Your project appears in the KFC Project Marketplace, visible to investors, co-producers, distributors, and international partners browsing for Kenyan content. Registration is free and takes 15 minutes.

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Investor Visibility
Your project appears in the KFC Investment Pipeline, visible to investors and development financiers browsing for Kenyan opportunities.
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Co-Production Matching
International partners searching for Kenyan co-production projects can discover and contact you directly through the platform.
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Kalasha Eligibility
Registered projects are automatically eligible for submission to the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards.
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Industry Data Contribution
Your project contributes to Kenya's screen industry census data, strengthening the economic case for the sector.
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Permit Integration
Registered projects can initiate permit applications directly through the platform, with your project details pre-populated.

Register Your Project

Free registration. Takes approximately 15 minutes. You can save and return at any point.

Registration is free. You can make your listing public or keep it private at any time.

Everything you need
to make your project

Apply for a Filming Permit
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Location Database
Browse Kenya's 247+ verified filming locations with photos, GPS, permit requirements, and access information. Filter by landscape type, region, and production needs.
Search by landscape type GPS coordinates and maps Permit type indicator KFC-verified locations
247+ locations
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Crew Directory
Find qualified crew for every department. Search by role, skills, availability, and location. Contact crew through the platform with your project details.
Search by role and skills Availability calendar Showreels and portfolios Direct contact via platform
1,400+ crew
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Permit Application
Apply for all filming permits digitally. KFC coordinates across agencies — you apply once and we manage the rest. Track your applications in real time.
Online application system Real-time status tracking Inter-agency coordination Digital permit delivery
Apply online
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Equipment Directory
Browse available production equipment from rental companies across Kenya. Camera packages, lighting, grip, sound, and specialist equipment.
Camera and lens packages Lighting and grip Drones and specialty Rate enquiry
500+ items listed
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Studio Directory
Find production facilities for controlled environment shoots — sound stages, green screens, cyc walls, and production offices. With technical specs and availability.
Stage dimensions and specs Technical capabilities Post-production suites Enquiry system
18 studios listed
Post-Production Directory
Find editing suites, colour grading facilities, audio mixing studios, and VFX houses in Nairobi and across Kenya for your post-production workflow.
Editing and grading suites Dolby audio facilities VFX and compositing Digital deliverables
24 facilities listed

Get your work
seen globally

Find a co-production partner
KFC provides submission guidance and in some cases facilitated submissions to key international festivals. Register your project to access KFC festival support. Register your project →
Tier A — Major International
Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)
Berlin

One of the world's three major film festivals. African films have a strong track record in competition sections. KFC attends the European Film Market (EFM) annually.

Feature Film Documentary Short Film
📅 Submission: October–November (for February festival)
KFC attends EFM Get KFC support
Tier A — Documentary
IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam)
Amsterdam

The world's leading documentary film festival. Strong tradition of African documentary programming. IDFA Forum is a key pitching event for documentary projects in development.

Documentary Mid-length
📅 Submission: June–July (for November festival)
IDFA Forum pitching Submit your doc
Tier A — Pan-African
FESPACO (Pan-African Film Festival)
Ouagadougou

Africa's most prestigious film festival, held in Burkina Faso. The Golden Stallion of Yennenga is the continent's most coveted film award. Biennial — next edition 2025.

Feature Film Documentary Short
Submissions open — deadline April 2025
Submissions open now Submit film
Tier B — East Africa
Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF)
Zanzibar

East Africa's premier film festival with strong focus on African cinema and Indian Ocean cultural connections. Important regional platform for Kenyan filmmakers.

Feature Film Documentary
📅 Submission: March–April (for July festival)
Regional flagship Submit film
Tier B — Africa
CineAfrica International Film Festival
Nairobi

Kenya's own international film festival celebrating African cinema. Growing in profile with strong local audience engagement. Ideal platform for domestic premieres.

All formats African content
📅 Submission: June–August (for October festival)
Home festival Submit film
Tier C — Online / Streaming
Short Film Monthly — Africa Edition
Online

Monthly curated showcase of African short films distributed to streaming audiences across the continent. Rolling submissions year-round. Good first festival for emerging filmmakers.

Short Film Under 20min
Rolling submissions — monthly deadline
Good for first films Submit film
Netflix Africa
Streaming Platform

Netflix has made significant investment in African original content production and licensing, with Kenya as a key market. Actively sourcing feature films, documentaries, and drama series.

Feature Film Drama Series Documentary
Showmax
African Streaming Platform

Leading African streaming platform with strong focus on local content. Has produced several original Kenyan titles and is actively commissioning East African content across genres.

Drama Series Reality Feature Film
Citizen TV / Royal Media
Domestic Broadcaster

Kenya's most watched broadcaster with active demand for drama series, documentaries, and entertainment programming. Key outlet for domestic distribution and visibility.

Drama Series Documentary Entertainment
Africa Magic / MultiChoice
Pan-African Pay-TV

Pan-African pay-TV platform reaching audiences across the continent. Africa Magic has Kenyan-specific channels and actively acquires local drama and entertainment content.

Drama Entertainment Reality
Cinéart / African Sales Agent
International Sales Agent

International sales agents with Africa mandate, representing African films to broadcasters, streaming platforms, and theatrical distributors across Europe, North America, and globally.

Feature Film Documentary International sales
Viusasa / Safaricom
Mobile Streaming — Kenya

Kenya's leading mobile streaming platform integrated with Safaricom. Significant reach to mobile-first audiences in Kenya and across East Africa. Strong demand for local content.

All formats Short-form Local content

Don't forget the Kalasha Awards

Kenya's national film and television awards recognise excellence across 22 categories. Submissions for the 15th edition close soon — all registered projects are eligible to submit.

Practical knowledge
for screen professionals

Register to access all 80+ resources
Production Guides
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The Complete Kenya Production Planning Guide
Guide 42 pages · Updated 2025
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Building a Low-Budget Film Production Budget in Kenya
Guide 28 pages · Updated 2025
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Working with Wildlife: Production Guide for National Parks
Guide 18 pages · KFC
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Introduction to Documentary Production in Kenya
Video 45 min masterclass

Production Templates

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Kenyan Location Agreement Template
Word / PDF · Updated 2025
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Film Production Budget Template (Kenya rates)
Excel · Updated 2025
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Call Sheet Template
Word / PDF
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Production Insurance Checklist
PDF
Download →
Distribution Guides
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Guide to International Festival Strategy for African Films
Guide 32 pages
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Approaching African Streaming Platforms: A Filmmaker's Guide
Guide 24 pages
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Working with Sales Agents: What Filmmakers Need to Know
Guide 20 pages
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Digital Distribution for Kenyan Content: Mobile First
Video 35 min
Business Development
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Starting a Production Company in Kenya: Step by Step
Guide 30 pages
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Pitching to Investors: A Kenya Screen Industry Guide
Guide 24 pages
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Building a Sustainable Production Company Business Model
Video 55 min
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International Market Guide for Kenyan Producers
Guide 26 pages
Co-Production Guides
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Kenya Co-Production Framework: A Complete Guide
Guide 36 pages
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European Co-Production Funds: What Kenyan Filmmakers Need to Know
Guide 28 pages
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EURIMAGES and the Africa Connection
Guide 18 pages
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Pitching at International Co-Production Markets
Video 40 min
Funding Guides
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How to Write a Winning KFC Grant Application
Guide 20 pages
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Micro-Budget Filmmaking: Getting Your First Project Made
Guide 24 pages
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Crowdfunding for African Filmmakers: A Practical Guide
Guide 16 pages
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Film Finance Structures: Understanding the Basics
Video 50 min

KFC supports
your business growth

Beyond funding, KFC operates structured programmes to support the development of Kenya's screen industry businesses — from first-time filmmakers to growing production companies.

Contact the Business Support Team
Programme Statistics
340+
Businesses supported since 2018
87%
Incubator alumni still active 2 years on
4
Active business support programmes
KSh 4B+
Total revenue from supported businesses
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Incubator Programme
KFC Creative Business Incubator

A structured 6-month incubation programme for early-stage screen industry businesses. Provides workspace, mentorship, access to KFC's network, and a path to the Business Support Grant.

Co-working space in Nairobi
Dedicated industry mentor assigned
Business development workshops
Access to KFC network and events
Eligibility for Business Support Grant
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Growth Programme
KFC Business Development Programme

For established production companies seeking to grow — expand into new sectors, access international markets, or scale operations. A 12-month structured programme with investment access.

Strategic business planning support
International market development
Access to KFC international network
Investor introduction facilitation
Festival and market participation
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Skills Bootcamp
KFC Animation & VFX Bootcamp

Intensive 12-week skills programme for aspiring animators and VFX artists. Taught by working industry professionals. Scholarships available. Top performers receive guaranteed internship placement.

12-week intensive programme
Industry-standard software training
Full scholarships available (limited)
Internship placement for top performers
Portfolio and showreel developed
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Industry Association
Kenya Screen Industry Association Network

KFC facilitates and supports Kenya's screen industry guilds and associations — connecting professionals, advocating for industry standards, and supporting collective bargaining and professional development.

Kenya Film & Television Producers Association
Kenyan Screenwriters Guild
Kenya Actors Guild
Kenya Cinematographers Society
Kenya Animation Guild

Everything that's
happening right now

Full industry platform
Head of Production — East Africa
Major Streaming Platform · Nairobi
Job
Senior Level 📅 Closes 5 April 2025
Crew Call — Feature Film Production, Nairobi, April 2025
Savannah Pictures · Nairobi
Crew Call
Camera, Art, Sound Closes 20 March 2025
CineAfrica Short Film Competition — Submissions Open
CineAfrica Foundation
Competition
KSh 500K prize Closes 15 March 2025
Open Auditions — Kenyan Drama Series Lead Roles
Blue Nile Studios · Nairobi
Audition
Actors 25–40 📅 Auditions 22–23 March
Africa International Co-Production Fund Cycle 3
European Film Fund — Kenya eligible
Co-Pro Fund
€80,000 📅 Closes 30 April 2025
KFC Industry Networking Evening — Nairobi
Kenya Film Commission · Nairobi
Event
Free for members 📅 28 March 2025
Animation Producer — Children's Content
Kijani Creative · Nairobi
Job
Mid Level · Full-Time 📅 Closes 10 April 2025

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