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IEFTA raises funds for the Ethiopian Film Initiative

IEFTA raises funds for the Ethiopian Film Initiative

"The Reluctant Traveler", a film by Marco Orsini, was recently screened in Monte Carlo as a fund raiser for the International Emerging Talent Film Association, (IEFTA) in support of the Ethiopian Film Initiative (EFI).

Abay vs Vegas

Abay vs Vegas

Teddy Teshome's latest project Abay vs Vegas is the first film shot on RED ONE camera in Addis.

Enkoklesh: Talk of the town

Enkoklesh: Talk of the town

Enkoklesh, a much acclaimed film shot and produced in Denver, Colorado and Ethiopia.

Dead Weight, a film by Yemane Demissie

Dead Weight, a film by Yemane Demissie

Film info: With the death of her mother, Hewan, a poster child for the successful, over-achieving immigrant, thought she was going to be able to finally bury with her the memories of her teenage years in Ethiopia. But the unexpected appearances in Los Angeles of her estranged father and of Ben, the...

Workshop Ended with Four Short Documentaries

Workshop Ended with Four Short Documentaries

A group of eighteen Ethiopian film-makers have completed four socially responsible documentary films to promote tolerance and mutual understanding.

Film Festival in Ethiopia


Check out the various film festival happening through out the year in Addis Ababa and the dates of each festival.Read More...


International Filmmakers

Information for international filmmakers regarding filming permits and visa requirements for Ethiopia is available under the Resources page of our web site or click on the links below.

Film Training


Ethiopian Film Initiative film training 2009:

Lola Kenya Screen Film Festival

The Lola Kenya Screen film festival for children is calling upon interested participants to submit quality films to the fifth annual event taking place in Nairobi, kenya. Click here for more

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The Reluctant Traveler

Marco Antonio Orsini's award winning film, The Reluctant traveler, was screened as a benefit for EFI in Monte Carlo on the 13th of January and raised 5000 Euros.
Mr. Orsini  continues to commit himself to the growth of a burgeoning film market in Ethiopia.

Call for Submission

The following Film festivals and Awards are requesting filmmakers to sumit their work for evaluation.

Lola Kenya Screen Film Festival
African Film Market
African Movie Academy Awards

EFI looking for qualified Researchers. Send your CV's to ethiopianfilminitiative@gmail.com

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