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Kenyan Journalist Betty Kyalo Lands a Job at Miramax, a Top US Film Company

Kenyan Journalist Betty Kyalo Lands a Job at Miramax, a Top US Film Company
Kenyan Journalist Betty Kyalo Lands a Job at Miramax, a Top US Film Company

American entertainment company Miramax Films has appointed Kenyan media personality Betty Kyalo as a publicist.

Miramax, whose headquarters are in Los Angeles, California is known for producing and distributing films as well as television shows. 

Kyalo, a former news presenter at KTN and K24 TVs, was appointed the official unit publicist for the Half Chance; The Great Gamble film.
 
“It is extremely remarkable that this Movie Script was Number 3 Worldwide out of 2,447 scripts submitted at the 7th Annual ScreenCraft Contest for Sports Drama. It is expected to have a World Premiere at the 72nd Berlin Festival next year,” Kyalo said through social media.

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“I am happy excited and proud to work with the absolutely talented team of Kenyan Young Creatives in this Film that will be distributed by Miramax Films.”

“Apart from being the Unit Publicist, I shall also have a role in the Fantastic Film which is predicted to win The hearts of big players in the Global Film industry,” she added.

In her new role, Kyallo is expected to help generate sales for the film by creating public interest. She will also coordinate producers, cast, crew, and the media during film shoots and be responsible for unit press and publicity budgets which are set by producers. 

 

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  1. Morris MenyeSep 21, 2021

    Miramax is not among the 10 top even in Los Angeles city.

  2. KKSep 21, 2021

    You sound bitter

  3. Morris MenyeSep 21, 2021

    Ndugu@KK,how can I be bitter with Kiveti’s success?I read the story while waiting to be offloaded at another entertainment Company-Universal in the same city.That is how I learnt about Marimax.Jameni ,I might be bitter if abbreviations KK stands for KITU KIDOGO instead of KITU KIKUBWA .Congratulations waKyallo.

  4. GronkSep 23, 2021

    You getting offloaded at the back of the studio.....the loading docks area where janitors enter and exit the "prestigious Universal Studios"

  5. tommySep 30, 2021

    This bitterness will kill you.From Raila to Betty Kyalo to Miramax.Get therapy to manage your issues

  6. JustMeSep 21, 2021

    Mira who?

  7. JustMeSep 21, 2021

    Mira who again?

  8. just anaakenyanSep 21, 2021

    " She will also coordinate producers, cast, crew, and the media during film shoots.." in short yeye ni mtu wa mkono ama aje?

  9. KenOct 31, 2021

    Half chance...kenyan cooked is highly awaited.

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