Fig Tree (2018)

"16 year old Jewish Mina, is trying to navigate between a surreal routine dictated by the civil war in Ethiopia...


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Enkopa (2018)

"Enkopa depicts the struggles of an Ethiopian young woman, Enkopa, who wants to travel to Canada through neighboring country Sudan...


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Faya Dayi (2021)

"A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for...


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Quragnaye - Enchaine...

'This is magic realism at its best. Combining breath-taking landscapes with superb performances piqued by humour and irony, Tafesse takes...


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Join the award-winning filmmaker behind TEZA, SANKOFA & BUSH MAMA on a new journey. 

This is your chance to earn a master class with Ethiopia's Haile Gerima and help him make his latest film a reality ...  

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Dukale's Dream

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A documentary about the inspiration behind Hugh Jackman's fair trade coffee company... 

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The Lamb

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An Ethiopian drama film directed by Yared Zeleke ...

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New Documentary Award for Research & Development for films about the developing world: Deadline 5 April 2012

WorldView and Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program offer a new Documentary Award for Research & Development for films about the developing world

One feature length cinematic documentary film in the development stage will be awared a 10,000 pound grant, enhanced with professional access to film mentorship from a WorldView and/or Sundance Institute supported director.

Documentary projects are welcome from emerging filmmakers from all corners of the globe, with well-crafted stories about a social justice issue in the developing world.

The winning proposal must aim to intrigue and engage audiences in the UK and have UK broadcast rights available, and expect to sign a letter of agreement with WorldView.

Finalists will be contacted the second week in April. The Award will be recognized during Sundance London Film and Music Festival April 26 - 29, 2012.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed on the basis of the following selection criteria:

• Suitability of subject matter in improving understanding of developing countries (as demonstrated by the treatment submitted as part of the application process).

• Broadcast potential

• Originality and innovation in approaching the subject matter

Applicants are encouraged to consider a context for outreach to maximise the social impact of their films.

The winner will be awarded during Sundance in London.

Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program is a core program of Sundance Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists.

WorldView is a CBA [Commonwealth Broadcasting Association] Project that aims to improve UK public understanding and awareness of the developing world via the mainstream broadcast and digital media.

Deadline for Applications is 5th April 2012

 

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Films by Haile Gerima

Films by legendary Ethiopian film-maker, and member of the Los Angeles School of Black Film Makers 1970's movement, as well as professor of film at Howard University Haile Gerima The films are available from Sankofa Video Books and Cafe

Film Festivals in Ethiopia

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  • ETHIOFF
  • Addis film festival

EFI Socially Responsible Films

  • Ethiopia comes with many faces. It is a country rich of over 80 different ethnic groups, identities and culture. Read more
  • “Andinet” (Unity) is an emerging dance club led by Henok and perfoms for local communities in Ethiopia... Read more
  • Garbis Korajian is a third generation Armenian born and raised in Ethiopia. His family first came to Ethiopia over 120 years ago. Read more
  • A street separates a church and a mosque. A story about religious tolerance. Read more

EFI Environment Films

  • “Troubled Waters” is a new environmental documentary on the Akaki River in Ethiopia...Read more
  • ”Parga” is a 3:30 minute long documentary which gives insight into how the people of Konso... Read more
  • “Diza”
    young boys look for pieces of special waste amongst the tons of garbage... Read more
  • Are we really that insignificant? “We All Count” focuses on the lives of three ordinary Ethiopians... Read more

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