Filming makers to seek IG's approval to use guns as props

Filmmakers wishing to incorporate guns and related props in their productions will now have to seek approval directly from the office of the Inspector General of police.

The Kenya Film Classification board has at the same time issued a 14 day ultimatum to filmmakers whose licenses have expired to have them renewed.

The recent terror attack at Dusit 2 hotel complex appears to have rattled authorities to establish more caps on gun ownership, a state of affairs that could have a direct impact on the film industry.

The move according to the board’s CEO Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, seeks to restrict handling of guns to only those with valid licenses.

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Mutua raising concerns over increased cases of unlicensed filmmakers operating in the country even as he directed that all expired licenses be renewed within 14 days.

The board says a comprehensive database will be compiled to ensure that bonafide filmmakers and photographers in Kenya are documented as part of efforts aimed at enhancing the country’s security.

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