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ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Location

Location

Meet the makers, masterminds and visionaries behind the creative industry

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Learn About Our Partners at Prestige Addis


Prestige, launched in 2019 as a live show platform. Its focus is on showcasing diverse cultures through
entertainment by inviting successful individuals in the art sector, including artists, film experts, musicians,
painters, fashion designers, and theater experts. The aim is to share their cultural work experiences,
fostering a better understanding of various artistic perspectives. The platform is dedicated to providing
positive opportunities for aspiring youth in the entertainment industry, encouraging their growth and
learning within the artistic community.

Italian Cultural Institute 

EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASS
WITH HAILE GERIMA

FEATURED TOPICS

Cultural Representation & Identity

Distribution & Market Access

Rise of East African Cinema

Funding and Financing 

Technology & Innovation

Speakers

VERONIKA
ZAKHAROVA

Senior UX Designer, TELIL

MURTY
YANG

Artist, Action Items LTD

HARRY
WILLIAMS

Co-Founder, Fixer

LISA
CROSS

Creative Director, HERO PAS

Agenda

Tuesday highlights

Nov. 20,2035

Wednesday highlights

Nov. 21, 2035

Hypersocial digital designs

Harry Williams

Data visualizing in the fake new era

Gerald de Andrade and Sheldon Smith

Future trends in graphic artistry

Ann Jacobs

3D and spatial design in graphics

Veronika Zakharova

For the detailed agenda, click here

Workshops

  • KITFO TV presents “Behind the Scenes: Cinematography, DP, Line Producer”
    Sat, Sep 21
  • KITFO TV presents “Storytelling as a Tool For Advocacy”
    Sat, Sep 21
  • KITFO TV presents “Promoting, Financing, Marketing Films in the new Hollywood”
    Sat, Sep 21

VENUE

The Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa is a diplomatic and cultural hub dedicated to promoting Italian culture and fostering cultural exchange between Italy and Ethiopia. It offers language courses, organizes events such as art exhibitions, concerts, and film screenings, and supports collaborations in education, research, and the arts. Located in the heart of Ethiopia's capital, the institute serves as a bridge for artistic and intellectual dialogue between the two nations.

Belay Zelleke Street, P.O.Box 1635
Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Tickets

  • Sep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM PDT – Sep 22, 2024, 9:00 PM PDT
    The Miracle Theatre, Inglewood, CA, USA
    First of its kind festival for Ethiopians and Eritrean diaspora.

Interested in Sponsoring?

We are thrilled to announce that celebrated filmmaker Haile Gerima

will be joining us for a preview of his highly anticipated documentary, “BLACK LIONS, ROMAN WOLVES: THE CHILDREN OF ADWA."

 

In addition to the preview, Haile Gerima will host an exclusive masterclass, offering insights into his creative process and storytelling techniques. KITFO TV will also lead a fundraiser for this groundbreaking documentary, inviting attendees to support the completion of this important work.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most influential voices in Ethiopian cinema and contribute to preserving the stories of Ethiopian patriots. Join us at the KITFO TV Film Festival for an unforgettable celebration of culture and storytelling.

Haile Gerima Screening Venue
“BLACK LIONS, ROMAN WOLVES: THE CHILDREN OF ADWA."
In partnership with American Cinemateque

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ADDRESS

Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

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