Bazra Film Solution and Cinema Advisery

16/01/2026

26/10/2025

Our movie 6:00 ከለሊቱ has nominated in 9 categories! Congratulation families!

27/04/2025

MADE IN ETHIOPIA | Addis International Film Festival
Opening Night Film - May 21, 2025

Made in Ethiopia is coming home!

The award-winning documentary opens this year’s Addis International Film Festival with a powerful portrait of three women navigating the expansion of the country’s biggest Chinese industrial park.

Additional screenings to be announced soon.

05/01/2025

Prestige Addis x KITFO TV presents THE REEL SUPPORT panel discussion!

Our Panelist: Henok Mebratu

A trailblazer in Ethiopian cinema, Addis Ababa native Henok Mebratu has profoundly influenced the industry with his diverse talents and steadfast commitment. From screenwriting and directing to VFX and beyond, Henok’s comprehensive expertise makes him a pillar of Ethiopian filmmaking. As a trusted consultant for international productions filming in Ethiopia and an advisor on film policy and curriculum development, his impact extends far and wide. Henok’s participation in esteemed festivals like Cannes and Berlinale, as well as his involvement in mentorship programs such as Global Film Expression, showcases his dedication to nurturing Ethiopia’s filmmaking community.

✨ Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from Henok Mebratu and our other distinguished panelists! Join us for an enlightening discussion on the future of filmmaking in Ethiopia.

📅 Date: January 10, 2025
📍 Location: US Embassy Addis Ababa
🕰️ 3 o'clock local time

🔗 Register here 👇

https://bit.ly/SatchmoCenterMembership

30/12/2024

: Haile Gerima, an Ethiopian-born and U.S.-educated filmmaker, has dedicated his career to creating and distributing films outside the traditional studio system. He gained recognition for his narrative works such as Bush Mama (1979), Ashes and Embers (1982), and Sankofa (1993). In 1996, Gerima established the Sankofa Video and Bookstore in Washington, D.C., a cultural and intellectual hub offering opportunities for self-expression, interaction, discussion, and analysis through community events. Gerima continues to distribute and promote his films, including his most recent festival success, Teza (2008), which earned the Jury and Best Screenplay awards at the Venice Film Festival. Additionally, he lectures and conducts workshops on alternative screenwriting and directing both in the United States and internationally.