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Sunday Morning is featured in Kidscreen's latest article, "East African Animation Is Ready for the World at Annecy." Kidscreen is one of the leading publications covering the global kids and family entertainment industry, and we're pleased to see Sunday Morning included. See you in Annecy. Read the article: https://kidscreen.com/2026/06/02/east-african-animation-is-ready-for-the-world-at-annecy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Another big milestone for Sunday Morning. 🚀 Official Selection for the DFM Pitch & Finance Forum at Durban FilmMart 2026; one of Africa’s premier film finance and co-production markets. It feels really rewarding to see the project reach this stage and stand alongside other inspiring African animation projects on this platform. Grateful to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far. Onwards we go! 💪 Follow us on: Linkdin Instagram TikTok

Failing but still trying to take this in. 🤯🙈🤯 Our project Sunday Morning 🤫 has officially been selected for the Mifa Pitches at the Annecy Festival 2026 in the TV Series & Specials category. For anyone in animation, Annecy is the biggest stage in the world. Out of hundreds of projects, ours was selected as one of 14 and the only fully African-developed project in the lineup. Even more emotional, in the festival’s 66-year history, this is the first time Ethiopia is being officially represented this way🇪🇹. One of Behagerlij’s proudest moments. Getting the chance to stand in Annecy and share a story born from our culture, humor, childhoods, and imagination means everything to us. So many people poured belief, support, advice, time, and heart into this moment. Truly grateful❤️🙏 Follow us on: Linkdin Instagram TikTok Annecy! Are you ready for the Ethiopian cavalry!!! 🥁✨

We joined to learn. A year later, everything changed. From day one in the Habesha Creative Lab Acceleration Program, we stepped into a space that challenged how we think, create, and push ideas forward. It wasn’t just training  it was a year of building under pressure, testing ideas, failing forward, and evolving with constant mentorship and feedback. That journey led us to the Createch event, where we stood on stage and won 1st place out of 24 incredible, inspiring studios across two cohorts. This wasn’t a smooth path  it was late nights, experimentation, doubts, breakthroughs, and constant rebuilding. And that’s exactly what made it meaningful. The program didn’t just improve our project  it reshaped how we think, create, and position ourselves in this industry. Grateful to Habesha Creative Lab, Alliance Ethio-Française, the mentors, and every studio that shared this journey with us. To everyone building right now  keep going. The process is the real win.

What if you could see a poem? At Verse in Motion, music and poetry come alive through live digital art created in real time as the performance unfolds. Two artists, two visions, one unforgettable experience 📍 Alliance Compound 🗓 April 23 | ⏰ 7:00 PM 🎟 It’s FREE — just come through! Bring your friends. Stay for the magic.

🌙✨ ኢድ ሙባረክ! ✨🌙 የደስታ፣ የሰላም እና የብልጽግና በዓል እንዲሆንላችሁ እንመኛለን። መልካም በዓል🙏🏻

🇪🇹 ጥልያን ከሸፈ | Adwa Victory Memorial 1896 Honoring a legacy of courage, unity, and Ethiopian pride that continues to inspire generations. 🎬 Watch here: https://youtube.com/shorts/H69pKSpVuIU?feature=share #Adwa1896 #Ethiopia #AfricanHistory #CulturalHeritage #EthiopianPride #HistoryMatters

🇪🇹 ጥልያን ከሸፈ | Adwa Victory Memorial 1896 Honoring a legacy of courage, unity, and Ethiopian pride that continues to inspire generations. 🎬 Watch here: https://youtube.com/shorts/H69pKSpVuIU?feature=share #Adwa1896 #Ethiopia #AfricanHistory #CulturalHeritage #EthiopianPride #HistoryMatters

Together makes every moment magical ✨🎄 Happy Ethiopian Christmas (Gena) to you and your loved ones! #MelkamGenna #EthiopianChristmas #Genna #ChristmasSpirit #Togetherness #HolidayJoy #FestiveSeason #FamilyTime #FaithAndJoy #ChristmasVibes https://youtube.com/shorts/5-UssMsrK1Q?si=LakDOdqOouTmHn97

Ghosting is for haunted houses, not deadlines. 👻 #DeadlineDontGhost #WorkSmart #ProfessionalTips #NoGhosting #Productivity #behagerlij

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.

Our film is heading to Rwanda! 🎬 We're excited to share that "Zarem Arbegna" has been selected for the Official Competition at the Mashariki African Film Festival 2025 in Kigali! Time to pack our story and bring this warrior to a new audience. Huge thanks to the entire team and the MAAFF selection committee. See you there from the 27th-29th of November! If you'd like to watch the film, it's available here: https://youtu.be/Ff1zfmPU_IM?list=RDFf1zfmPU_IM #AfricanCinema #FilmFestival #MasharikiFilmFestival #ZaremArbegna #Filmmaking #Rwanda

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 Games Gold Partner Samia Chelbi and her incredibly talented team, who shared deep insights into the possibilities of real time 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). 🌍🤝 #HabeshaCreativeLab #EpicGames #RealTimeTechnology #Innovation #Storytelling #Ethiopia #behagerlij #Animation  #Collaboration #FutureOfCreation

🌍🎬 Celebrating International Animation Day with a Milestone! 🎉 Today is a special day in the world of animation, and we’re beyond excited to share that our short film Zarem Arebnga was screened in Kenya, thanks to the amazing team at the Association of Animation Artistes Kenya (A3K). 🙌🏽✨ This project has been a true labor of love for our team, and seeing it resonate with audiences halfway across the world is a humbling experience. 🌟 We’re honored to be part of a vibrant global animation community and grateful to contribute to an art form that inspires, entertains, and connects people everywhere. Big thanks to Japheth Mandela, Chief Nyamweya, and Sarah Mallia for organizing this and sharing the moment with us and to all the artists, collaborators, and supporters who brought Zarem Arebnga to life. This moment reminds us of the power of storytelling through animation it transcends borders, even southern ones with Kenya 🇰🇪😉 Here’s to more stories, more animation, and more connections across the globe. 🎥🌍

Behagerlij twins in Lagos🌍✨ Behagerlij recently spent an incredible week in the Création Africa Forum in Lagos, Nigeria thanks to the generous support of the Alliance ethio-française d'Addis Abeba, Embassy of France in Ethiopia 🇪🇹🤝🇫🇷. The forum brought together 44 African countries, represented by their brightest creative minds. Ethiopia's delegation of 11 individuals included leaders from studios like Efuye Gela, Vista Technologies, Qedamawi Studio, Guzo Technologies, ጉዞ ቴክኖሎጂስ, Bazeto Visual Effects, Whiz Kids Workshop, G Media and yours truly Behager lij. 🎬🌟 Thank you all! Major thanks to Valentine Corbel for leading the charge to Lagos and to Sara Antonio DIMARIA and Saron Engidasew Zerihun for seamlessly organizing everything. 🙏🏼 An unforgettable trip! We built a strong network and new partnerships across two continents. But the real win was the camaraderie we found in Ethiopia. There's a palpable feeling that something big is coming. 🔥🌍 #Behagerlij #CréationAfricaForum #AfricanCreatives #Cultural

We had an amazing time learning, sharing, and connecting with fellow producers from across Sub-Saharan Africa! Big shout-out to the management team, Samuel and Esteri Tebandeke, for their warmth, hospitality, and support (and yes, the food was amazing too 😄). Huge thanks to our mentors Ivan Zuber, Chrystel Poncet, and Mathieu Rolin for guiding us through the animation production pipeline, workflow, and project development. Also, a big thank you to Katoto Animation Studio and Creatures Animation Studio for welcoming us and sharing your experiences, you truly inspired us! And to our fellow producers it was incredible learning alongside you. We’re excited to keep growing and contributing to African animation! 🎨✨ #BehagerlijStudio #AfricanAnimation #AnimationLab #CreativeAfrica #Storytelling #AnimationCommunity

🌟 We’re Hiring! Behagerlij Studio is on the lookout for a talented Blender 3D Artist to join our team full-time, remotely. If you’re passionate about bringing stories to life , we’d love to see your work! 🎬✨ We’re looking for an intermediate level artist 👉 Apply here: [Link]

Back in June it was in France (Annecy) 🇫🇷, 3 months later we are now making waves closer to home in Kenya (Nairobi) 🇰🇪. This past week at Alliance Française Nairobi 🎬 has been a masterclass in distribution, co-production, and positioning our work for the global market 🌍. Bridging knowledge from French and African experts provided a truly unique and invaluable perspective. • Vanessa Ann Sinden (Triggerfish, SA) • Tshepo Moche (Play Nice Pictures/Triggerfish, SA) • Sebastien Onomo (Special Touch Studios/Pathé, FR) • Arnauld Boulard (Gao Shan Pictures, FR) • Damiola Solesi (Smids Animation, NG) • Olayinka Akhilawon (Omoberry/Limitless Studios, NG) A massive thank you 🙏 to Maurice Chapot, Sarah Maillia and A3K for leading the charge in organizing this Distribution Lab. This vital initiative was supported by the Creation Africa programme 🌍 and France in Kenya 🇫🇷🇰🇪, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to our industry. And being the only Ethiopian studio 🇪🇹 in the room (out of a total of 10 studios in 5 EA countries) made this experience all the more special for us at Behagerlij. The sense of community and shared purpose among East African creators has never been stronger 🤝. We're leaving not just with a notebook full of action items 📝, but also with a renewed energy ⚡ for the business of storytelling with our East African comrades. We can’t wait to share what’s next for Behagerlij Studio 🚀 and the African animation scene. Onwards and upwards we go! ✨ #AfricanAnimation #EastAfrica #Storytelling #Collaboration #AnimationIndustry #BehagerlijStudio #CreativeAfrica

Behind the scenes of Nolawi’s mascot: Exploring shapes, Proportions, and Attire to bring a relatable character to life. 🎨✨ First strokes ➝ Final look 👇 https://youtu.be/rZ9SITgI8Kc #BehindTheScenes #Nolawi #MascotDesign #AnimationProcess #SketchToScreen