Last week, through Habesha Creative Lab, we had the opportunity to take part in a unique workshop that blended real time technology with creativity and innovation. 🎨💡

The session was led by industry veteran and Epic GamesTraining and Acadamic Gold Partner Samia Chelbi and her incredibly talented team, who shared deep insights on production and creative storytelling. ⚙️✨

A big thank you to Habesha Creative Lab for making this collaboration possible and for continuously creating spaces where Ethiopian creators can explore, learn, and grow. 🙏🏾

Special appreciation to everyone who made this possible Samia Chelbi, Mouez Ben Khalil, Amanuel S. Getahun, Balewken Endale, Oliyad Tesfaye, Netinfo - Ecole d’Art et de Technologies, Alliance Ethio-Française d’Addis Abeba, Embassy of France in Ethiopia, Iceaddis, and SPOC (Société Pascal Olivier Consulting). 🌍🤝

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Just got back from the Mashariki African Film Festival in Kigali.
Honoured to see Zarem Arbegna stand among so many bold African stories. Feeling the film resonate in that room was a powerful reminder of the promise of Ethio-Africa cinema. The festival also connected us with incredible creators and collaborators from across the world.

Huge thank you to Alliance ethio-française d’Addis Abeba and Habesha Creative Lab for making this journey possible. As an alumnus of the Lab’s first cohort, I’ve seen how their support uplifts our creative industry.

And then life added its own scene: at Kigali airport baggage claim, I unexpectedly ran into Tilahun Esmael Kassahun, CEO of ESX. While waiting for our luggage, we had a great conversation on ESX, startups, design, and animation a reminder that meaningful journeys can begin anywhere.

Grateful for the films, the fellowship, and the serendipity. Africa’s story is being written, and Behagerlij remains inspired to keep listening and keep telling it.