By HILLARY KIMUYUMore by this AuthorA Kenyan short film “Shoto” which came to life after aspiring film makers pitched their story idea has been nominated for the prestigious Best of New Filmmakers Los Angeles awards for Best New Media. The film was not only nominated but it recently premiered at the Oxford Film Festival in the United States. Azali Ishmael, who was among the film makers of “Shoto”, could not hide his joy when news of the film’s nomination broke. The winner of the New Filmmakers Los Angeles Awards is usually picked by a 14-member jury made up of professionals who work in the Los Angeles and larger Hollywood film industry. According to Stories Found project, their primary goal is to teach young filmmakers how to find and share compelling stories from their own communities.

Source: Daily Nation April 14, 2019 08:26 UTC