Forget Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood, Machawood film project is set to take the film industry by storm.

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The project was initiated by Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua with the aim of promoting local talent in the field of acting, photography and poetry.

The Machawood film project is set to shoot and produce local films which will be aired on local television channels.

Governor Alfred Mutua also introduced the first ever outdoor film experience which took place at the Machakos People's Park.

Film lovers can now take a break from the 'highly predictable' Nigerian movies, as Machawood gears to take over and revolutionise the film industry in Kenya.