1st Kalasha International Film & TV Awards
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| 1st Kalasha Film and Television Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 2009 |
| Site | Crowne Plaza, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Organized by | Kenya Film Commission |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | From a Whisper |
| Best Actress | Jackline Nyaminde (TV) |
| Most awards | Unseen Unsung Unforgotten (8) |
| Most nominations | "From a Whisper" (8) |
The 1st Kalasha Film and Television Awards ceremony, presented by the Kenya Film Commission, honoured the best in Kenyan television and film for the year 2009. The awards recognize excellence in storytelling, direction, performanceand technical execution in the Kenyan entertainment industry.[1]
Wanuri Kahiu's acclaimed film From a Whisper, based on the real-life events surrounding the 1998 US Embassy bombings in Nairobi, won Best Film Overall.[2] In the television categories, Jackline Nyaminde won Best Actress in a Television Series for her role in Papa Shirandula, while Mburu Kimani's The Race won Best Riverwood Film. Mumbi Maina was also recognized for her performance, taking home the Best Supporting Actress award for Unseen Unsung Unforgotten.[3][4]
The Kalasha Awards were established by the Kenya Film Commission to recognize and promote excellence in Kenya's film and television industry, drawing inspiration from international award systems such as the Academy Awards.[5] The name "Kalasha" symbolizes the growth and development of the audiovisual sector in Kenya. The awards celebrate achievement, set industry standards and encourage healthy competition among practitioners.[1]
An academy of industry professionals oversees the selection process, including nomination and judging across key filmmaking categories. Winners are determined through a mixed voting system, with 70% from the academy and 30% from public voting, while technical categories are decided solely by the academy.[6][7]