The Kenya Film Commission has unveiled the 2024 nominees for the 13th Edition of Kalasha International Film & TV Awards, an annual fete that seeks to reward exceptional talent in various spheres in the Film and TV industry in Kenya and promote a vibrant film industry.
By recognizing local level of excellence and the achievements of Kenya’s film practitioners, Kalasha sets benchmarks for future film-makers and encourage the expansion of the industry.
Through the establishment of a set of regulations for the Awards which are both fair-minded and democratic, the Kenya Film Commission hopes to encourage a healthy level of competition amongst film makers which will lead to higher levels of good practice within the industry.
The nomination process of the 2024 entries submitted was carried out by a jury of experts consisting of stakeholders drawn from film industry associations, corporate, government and industry professionals.
A total of 25 categories have been featured this year, segmented into; Film, Television and Special Awards.
Voting is done through the Startimes ON App which can be downloaded on Google Playstore and App Store.
Below is the list of Nominees:
FILM
Best Lead Actor in a Film
Pascal Tokodi (Melita) – A Familiar Christmas
Godwill Odhiambo (Dennis) – Where the River Divides
Patrick Owino (Mzee Thabiti) – Mvera
Emmanuel Mugo (Makena) – Itifaki
Dr. Edwin Nyutho (Libabu) – Half Open Window
Best Lead Actress in a Film
Nice Githinji (Koki Mandla) – The caller
Sandra Daisy Apondi (Mary) – Where the River Divides
Linda Sande (Mvera) – Mvera
Mwixx Mutinda (Juliana) – Act of Love
Maureen Kunga (Noni) – A Familiar Christmas
Best Supporting Actor in a Film
Jack (Hulk Shira) Mutinda (Agent John) – Itifaki
Samson Omondi (Adili) – Half Open Window
Benjamin Onyango (Okoth) – Where the River Divides
Frank Ogutu (Otile) – Tembe
Michael Oluoch (JaWinam) – Agonda
Best Supporting Actress in a Film
Brenda Mwai (Milly Chanya) – The Caller
Kibibi Salim (Saumu) – Mvera
Ann Muli (Koki) – Murder Camp
Wangui Muiruri (Imani) – Half Open Window
Ruth Kamanzi (Immaculate) – A Familiar Christmas
Best Short Film
Where the River Divides – Matrid Nyaga
Act of Love – Shirleen Wangari
Itifaki – June Wairego
Bazenga – Jacktone Munala
Hell or High Water – Njuguna Ng’ang’a
Best Feature Film
An Instant Dad – Jennifer Gatero
Mvera – Daudi Anguka
Mono – Joyce Gachanja
A Familiar Christmas – Reuben Odanga
Half Open Window – Margaret Wacera
Best Documentary Feature
Death of a Kenyan Heiress (The Last Door) – John Allan Namu
Murdered for Love – John Allan Namu
Limo On the Run – Njoki Muhoho
The Heartbreak Documentary – Dennis Ochieng’
Rajo – Peter Nolon
Best Documentary Short
Coffee Production Documentary (Dekut) – KFC Film Hub
Venom (Beyond the Bite) – Maurice Oniango
The Pink Champions – Omar Kibulanga
Embracing Brilliance – Samuel Oduor
Kiw’u (Thirst for Survival) – Michael Mulwa
Best Regional Film
Barua la Uhamisho – Rodgers Maithya Mulatya
Two Let – Nduruka Njoroge
Wife for Hire – Robin Odongo
Jane and the Fried Chicken – Peterson Kariuki
The Whole Nine Yards – Victor ‘Viboks’ Omondi
TELEVISION
Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama
Charles Ouda (Melchizedek Karani) – Salem
Isaboke Nyakundi (Elijah) – Shamba la Wanyama|
Jimmi Gathu (Tandala) – Kina
Sele Mzamil (Kisasi) – Sanura
Blessing Lung’aho (Dominic) – Igiza
Best TV Show
Twende Modogashe – Margaret Wanjiku
The Real Housewives of Nairobi S1 – Eugene Mbugua
This Love+1 – Eugene Mbugua
Our Perfect Wedding S16 – Eugene Mubugua
Best of Show – Eugene Mbugua
Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama
Sarah Hassan (Nina) – Zari
Sanaipei Tande (Nana Tandala) – Kina
Faith Kibathi (Rebecca) – Single Kiasi
Ivy Wanjiku (Sanura) – Sanura
Serah Ndanu Teshna (Linda/Nicole) – Igiza
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama
Jeff Omondi Opondo (Sanchez) – Becky
Mike Makori (Lwanda) – Zari
Michael Munyoki (Eric) – Single Kiasi
Ojiambo Ainea (Musa) – Igiza
Ndung’u Githuku (Serro) – Kina
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama
Brenda Wairimu (Lola) – Zari
Juliebrenda Nyambura (Bella Mwakazi) – Kina
Sophie Reuben (Safira) – Pete
Aisha Said (Nyashee) – Sanura
Caroline Muhugu (Wanja) – Kasiri
Best TV Drama
Zari – Khadija Hassan
Pepeta – James Kombo
Kina S4 – Appie Matere
Single Kiasi – Grace Kahaki
Igiza – Abdulkadir Abdulahi
Best TV Advertisement
APA moments of Past Disasters – Abu Melita
Nip Nap TVC – Caroline Wambui
Melano CC – Amit Ramrakha
Best TV Comedy
Kam U Stay – Damaris Irungu
Roast House – Caroline Wambui
Comedy Riot – Caroline Wambui
Best Performance in a TV Comedy
Abel Mutua – Roast House
Kevin Kasyoki – Kam U Stay
Ruth Nyambura – Comedy Riot
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Animation
Mara Cry for Rain – John Irimu
Blood Thirst – Luigi Sanya Ososo
Death Valley – Stephen Kennedy Kyalo
Kitto and Chacha – Ebby Productions
The Shepherd – Maureen Mureithi
Best International Award
The Midnight Bride (Doreen R. Kilimbe) – Tanzania
Love Transfusion/Kiapo cha Damu (Kefa Hussein Igilo)
Unheard (Polly Kamukala) – Uganda
Heroic Bodies (Sara Suliman) – Sudan
My Woman (Brenda Malemba) – Tanzania
Best Student Film
God Forbid – Africa Digital Media Institute
Hex Appeal – USIU Africa
Somewhere in Kole – Multichoice Talent Factory
Fulltime Husband – Multichoice Talent Factory
Untold – Film Aid Kenya
Best Documentary by a Student
Art on the Skin – Kenya Film School
Treasure Beneath the Mangrove – Kenya Film School
Echoes of Home – Film Aid Kenya
Is it Because I’m a Girl – Film Aid Kenya
In the Language of our Mothers – Film Aid Kenya
Best Kids Production
Let’s Dance – Luigi Sanya Ososo
Preschool Kids’ Learning – Ruth Muriithi
Ndemwa M – Michael Mutahi
Storytime with Zuri, Jasiri and Toto – Brian Apanja
Sikicho’s Long Day – Darren Collins
Best Viewers Choice (TV Drama)
Pepeta – James Kombo
Kina S4 – Appie Matere
Single Kiasi – Grace Kahaki
Igiza – Abulkadir Abdulahi
Best Viewers Choice (Feature)
Mvera – Daudi Anguka
An Instant Dad – Jennifer Gatero
A Familiar Christmas – Reuben Odanga
Half Open Window – Margaret Wacera
Mono – Joyce Gachanja
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