Bekele Films is an independent production company developing and producing documentary films that explore culture, identity, and lived experience. Through character-driven storytelling, our films bring nuance, depth, and emotional resonance to stories from around the world.

Grounded in an intimate, observational approach, Bekele Films develops projects with a global outlook while remaining deeply committed to authenticity, trust, and long-form storytelling. Dedicated to capturing global stories and the craft of cinema, we partner with international film festivals and streaming platforms to reach audiences worldwide.

FOUNDER

Gelila Bekele is an internationally renowned filmmaker and the founder of Bekele Films.

Her work is defined by an intimate, visually driven, poetic approach to cinema, exploring themes of memory, place, and identity. Through Bekele Films, she directs and produces works that foreground underrepresented perspectives and emotional depth, using cinema as a space for reflection and cultural resonance.