We are more than just a video production and marketing company — we are storytellers with a purpose. Our vision is to shine a light on the stories, brands, and ideas that truly matter.
WHAT WE DO
Six disciplines — one studio
Films
Short films and documentaries from concept to final cut. We craft cinematic stories with purpose — from scripting through post-production.
Commercials
Brand TVCs and multi-platform campaign content. We translate briefs into broadcast-quality visuals that drive recognition across every screen.
Social Media
Content retainers, Reels, TikToks, Stories, and stills. Built natively for each platform — one-off campaign or full monthly retainer.
Events
Multi-camera crews embedded at your event — festivals, conferences, galas. Highlight films, same-day cuts, and gallery-quality photography.
Real Estate
Architecture photography, drone aerials, and cinematic walkthroughs — everything a developer or agent needs to sell at the highest level.
Branding
Complete visual identities, 3D product visualisation, and graphic campaigns. The visual language your brand needs to stand apart.
WORKS
A glimpse of our creative output
Films & Docs
Green Legacy Initiative
Product Shoots
FIFINE Technology
360 Camera View
Real Estate
Documentaries
Cordaid.org
Graphics Design
ViVA Tissue
Drone Shots
Agriculture
Coctails
Babi's Bistro
Short Films
Depression
Drone Shots
Calla Paint
Food Photography
Donatella
Commercials
Chrono Luxe
Events
LiveNation Ethiopia
Real Estate
Girar Apartments
Branding
Naya Heritage
Films & Docs
Green Legacy Initiative
Product Shoots
FIFINE Technology
360 Camera View
Real Estate
Documentaries
Cordaid.org
Graphics Design
ViVA Tissue
Drone Shots
Agriculture
Coctails
Babi's Bistro
Short Films
Depression
Drone Shots
Calla Paint
Food Photography
Donatella
Commercials
Chrono Luxe
Events
LiveNation Ethiopia
Real Estate
Girar Apartments
Branding
Naya Heritage
Short Films
Mask
Drone Shots
Jijiga
Graphics Design
UPS Delivery
Food Photography
Beets Fine Foods
Product Shoots
Zumba Shoes
Drone Operation
DronerAddis
Product Shoots
Bomistar Furniture
Service Providers
SUNPAY
Event Photos
Eden Rose
Social Media
VYBE Beverages
360 Video
Immersive Spaces
Aerial
Addis Ababa City
Corporate
Fortune Summit
3D Design
ViVA Tissue
Short Films
Mask
Drone Shots
Jijiga
Graphics Design
UPS Delivery
Food Photography
Beets Fine Foods
Product Shoots
Zumba Shoes
Drone Operation
DronerAddis
Product Shoots
Bomistar Furniture
Service Providers
SUNPAY
Event Photos
Eden Rose
Social Media
VYBE Beverages
360 Video
Immersive Spaces
Aerial
Addis Ababa City
Corporate
Fortune Summit
3D Design
ViVA Tissue
2025 REEL
Audience-Funded Documentary
Help Us Shine a Light
Every donation directly funds our next documentary — stories from Ethiopia that the world needs to see. We are an independent studio with no corporate backing. Our films are made possible entirely by people who believe stories matter.
An Addis Ababa-based production house delivering cinematic content across six disciplines — built for brands, NGOs, developers, and storytellers who refuse to settle.
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6
Core disciplines
24+
Brands served
100%
In-house production
ET
Made in Ethiopia
01Films
Films & Documentaries
We produce short films and documentaries that tell stories worth telling. From scriptwriting and casting through to multi-day shoots and cinematic post-production, every frame is intentional.
→Script & Concept Development
→Multi-Day Production Crew
→Cinema-Grade Camera & Lighting
→Original Score & Sound Design
→Colour Grading & Final Cut
→Festival & Distribution Cuts
02Commercials
Commercials & TVCs
We turn brand briefs into broadcast-quality commercials — from a 90-second TVC to a 6-second pre-roll. Precision storytelling that earns its airtime.
→Creative Concept & Treatment
→Casting & Location Scouting
→Broadcast Production
→Multi-Platform Cut-Downs
→Motion Graphics & VFX
→Licensed Music & VO
03Social Media
Social Media Content
We design content that stops the scroll — Reels, TikToks, Stories, and stills built natively for each platform. One-off campaign launch or full monthly retainer.
→Platform Strategy & Calendar
→Photography & Videography
→Reels TikToks & Stories
→Carousel & Static Design
→Copywriting & Hashtag Strategy
→Monthly Retainer Packages
04Events
Events Coverage
Events happen once. Multi-camera crews, stage photography, drone aerials, same-day social cuts, and gallery-quality photography — all delivered to deadline.
→Multi-Camera Video Production
→Dedicated Event Photography
→Drone Aerial Coverage
→Same-Day Edit & Social Cut
→Highlight Film & Full Recording
→Press & PR Photo Packages
05Real Estate
Real Estate & Architecture
Golden-hour photography, interior staging, sweeping drone aerials, and cinematic walkthroughs — everything a developer, agent, or architect needs to sell at the highest level.
→Exterior & Interior Photography
→Cinematic Walkthrough Film
→Drone Aerial Sequences
→3D Floor Plan Renders
→Virtual Tour Production
→Print & Digital Ad Assets
06Branding
Branding & Design
Complete visual identities: mark, typography, colour, motion, and the rules that hold it all together. Extended into 3D product visualisation, campaign artwork, and print collateral.
→Logo & Brand Identity System
→Typography & Colour Direction
→3D Product Visualisation
→Motion & Animation Design
→Campaign Artwork & Advertising
→Brand Guidelines & Rollout
Why Shama Studios
One team. Every frame.
We are not a network of freelancers. Every Shama Studios project is delivered by our permanent, trained crew — the same eyes, the same standards, the same commitment every time.
That consistency is what our clients return for.
In-house crew, alwaysCinematographers, photographers, editors, and designers — all full-time.
Cinema-grade equipmentWe invest in the gear that gives your brand the look it deserves.
Built for AfricaLocal knowledge, global standards. We understand Ethiopia like no one else.
Deadline-drivenWe meet our deadlines. Every time. No excuses, no extensions.
Strategy-first thinkingEvery creative decision is tied back to your communication objective.
HOW WE WORK
Our process, every time
01Brief & Discovery
We listen. Deep dive into your brand, audience, objectives, and timeline.
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02Concept & Treatment
We bring a creative concept and production plan before a single camera rolls.
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03Production
The shoot. Precision, care, and momentum — executed by our full in-house crew.
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04Post & Delivery
Edit, grade, sound, and final delivery — in every format you need, on time.
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Let’s make something great.
Selected Work
PROJECTS
A collection of our work across film, advertising, and digital campaigns.
What We've Worked On
NGOs &
Non-Profits
Lifestyle &
Consumer Brands
Real Estate
Developers
Events &
Festivals
Architecture &
Institutions
Startups &
Agencies
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Our Story
WHO WE ARE
A tight-knit team of cinematographers, photographers, editors, and designers — all full-time, all in Addis Ababa. We tell stories with a purpose.
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At Shama we are passionate about bringing stories to life through visuals. As a full-service creative media agency, we specialize in short films, documentaries, food photography, event coverage, and real estate visuals.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality, we work closely with our clients to understand their vision and bring it to life.
Let's shine a light on your story together!
FOUNDERS
Where did we come from and where are we heading
B
Beteselase Bekele
COO
A dedicated founder with 5+ years in management, development, and strategic planning.
K
Kaleab Zewdie
CFO
Experienced financial strategist with a keen eye for sustainable growth.
T
Tsebaot Fikre
CEO
A talented cinematographer and tech enthusiast. An excellent communicator and motivator.
CLIENTS
Companies we work with
Kiya
BaBi's
SafeCare
Cordaid
NHK World
ViVA
VEi
Juney
Calla Paints
Zumba
Mirt
Bruh
Kiya
BaBi's
SafeCare
Cordaid
NHK World
ViVA
VEi
Juney
Calla Paints
Zumba
Mirt
Bruh
Beets
Mama Care
SNEGER
Empire Interior
Moringa
Chico
Ethiopian Airlines
JUMBO
Horizon
Guya
Girar
Adaptive
Beets
Mama Care
SNEGER
Empire Interior
Moringa
Chico
Ethiopian Airlines
JUMBO
Horizon
Guya
Girar
Adaptive
Shama Studios Originals
PRINTS
Limited edition fine art on hand-stretched wooden canvas. Each piece signed and numbered from Ethiopia.
ETB · USD
Physical prints delivered within Ethiopia only · International digital licensing available upon request
$65
Drone
Addis Overhead
Addis Ababa
$75
Drone
Valley at Dawn
Ethiopian Highlands
$75
Drone
Forest Canopy
Ethiopian Highlands
$55
Landscape
Golden Hour, Addis
Addis Ababa
$80
Wildlife
Gaze
Ethiopia
$60
Wildlife
The Observer
Ethiopia
$55
Wildlife
Superb Starling
Ethiopia
$50
Wildlife
The Settle
Addis Ababa
$55
Macro
First Light
Ethiopian Highlands
$50
Macro
The Voice
Addis Ababa
Wooden CanvasHand-stretched, gallery-ready
Limited EditionNumbered & signed
Shot in EthiopiaOriginal Shama Studios work
Ships WorldwideInsured, tracked delivery
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