The ceremony was held to honour winning films that had been submitted for competition as well as outstanding film makers.

And the winners were……………

BEST LONG FEATURE FILM
“ZIMBABWE” by DARRELL ROODT
For its balance of simple storytelling, poetic execution, and sensitive handling of issues of human trafficking and illegal immigration

BEST DOCUMENTRY
“KEISKAMMA” – A LOVE STORY by MIKI REDELINGHUYS
For his sublime aesthetics, simple human interest and avoiding all the possible clichés.

SPECIAL JURY PRICE
“EZRA” – by NEWTON ADWAKA
For an important subject handled in a moving empower way.

BEST SHORT FEATURE FILM
“CHARCOAL TRAFFIC” by NATHAN COLLET
For its dynamic visual style and non-judgmental engagement in environmental and social issues.

BEST KENYAN AND EAST AFRICAN FILM
“AFRICAN LENS” by ANIL VIDYARTHI
For bringing a forgotten story back to life and for meticulous researches and technical rigor as well as for telling the story of many African Countries through the life of one man

SPECIAL MENTION FOR DOCUMENTARY
“A PAIR OF BOOTS IN THE BICYCLE” by EDWIN WES
For giving a voice to those who wouldn’t be otherwise heard and for the visible personal investment in this historically important issue.

KIFF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The KIFF Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Njuguna Gitau for his contribution to the craft. His camerawork has received acclaim across the continent.

P.S Dr. Ndemo Addressing Guests At The KIFF Closing Ceremony

Nigerian Film Maker Newton Adwaka Receiving The "Special Jury Prize" For His Film "EZRA"

Victoria Goro From The Department Of Film Services Addressing The Audience

Antoine Yvernault From The French Embassy Awarding a Student From Mohammed Amin Foundation For The Film "SHE WAS A GOOD WOMAN"

KFC CEO David Maingi Addressing The Crowd At The KIFF Closing Ceremony

Guests At The KIFF Closing/Awards Ceremony

Audience Follow Proceedings At KIFF Closing Ceremony

Entertainers At The Event

Anil Vidyarthi Receiving The "Best Kenyan And East African Film" Award From Dr. Ndemo And Thespian John Sibi Okumu

Dr. Ndemo Bestowing Dr. Njuguna Gitau With The THE KIFF Lifetime Achievement
Award.

The Commission looks forward to supporting KIFF 2009 and calls upon all stakeholders and partners of goodwill to contribute towards this growing platform for film makers to express their talent.

The 3rd Edition of the Kenya International Film Festival was proudly supported by: