The film industry is one of the most paying industries in the world. I say so because in a single movie so many actors and actresses are featured.
All these actors are paid really well and so the film industry is one of the top industries in terms of providing employment.
For instance in the United States an actor is paid like two million Kenya shillings in just a single movie.
When we talk about all the good things the film industry is doing to many people it is unfortunate that film players in Kenya are not benefitting from this.
The film industry in kenya has been struggling and really left behind.
I say left behind because it was just the other day we were together with Nigeria in the industry but now you can see where Nigeria is.
Nollywood has grown to become the second largest industry in terms of volume of production after Hollywood.
Where did we Kenyans go wrong in the industry?
Well, key stakeholders including the government have neglected the Creative industry in the Country with the relevant government agencies doing little to help promote the film industry in the Country.
Even the Jubilee Government has done so little and with that in mind, DP William Ruto has now made a solemn promise to Kenyan creatives.
Ruto has promised to be the champion of the creative industry and that he will take the lead in executing all that it takes to create a film industry, promote theatre and sharpen the space of creativity.
” I will be the champion of the Creative Economy Industry”
“I will take the lead in executing all that it takes to create a film industry, promote theatre and sharpen the space of creativity,”
“Let our artists make money from their talents…” said Ruto.
Ruto spoke during deliberations with the Kenya National Film Festival Instructors at his Karen office, Nairobi County.