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Video studio · Addis Ababa

Stories that make people act.

A video production company in Addis Ababa for businesses, NGOs and private celebrations. From corporate films and documentaries to birthdays and weddings, with one team that is easy to reach.

Create • Connect • Convert

Create

Cinematic video and photography, planned around one clear message.

Connect

Content shaped for the people you want to reach, in the languages they speak.

Convert

Every video ends with a clear next step, so views turn into enquiries.

Who we create for

Businesses, NGOs and families. One standard of craft.

Companies, brands and individuals

Content that grows your brand every month

  • Company profiles, product films and brand stories
  • Short-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn
  • Monthly or campaign-based packages, so you always have fresh content
  • Photography, interviews and testimonial videos
Plan my content

Families and private clients

Moments you will want to watch again

  • Birthdays, weddings, graduations and baby showers
  • Cultural and family celebrations filmed with care
  • Highlight film, full coverage and photo gallery options
  • Clear packages and a quote before you commit
Book my event

NGOs and institutions

Documentaries and campaigns donors remember

  • Project documentation and donor-facing impact stories
  • Awareness campaigns in local and foreign languages
  • Formal proposals, quotations and frame agreements for repeat work
  • Field filming with delivery evidence for your reports
Request a proposal

What we do

Video and photo services for every kind of story

From corporate films to birthdays and weddings. Order one service or combine them into a complete package. See all services.

Corporate and Brand Videos

Company films, adverts and brand stories that carry your message.

  • Corporate and company profile videos
  • Promotional and advertising videos
  • Brand storytelling and campaign videos
  • Product and service explainer videos
  • Interviews and testimonial videos
  • Educational and training videos

Birthdays, Weddings and Private Events

Your celebration, filmed beautifully and delivered to share.

  • Birthday party videos and highlight films
  • Wedding and engagement films
  • Graduation, baby shower and anniversary coverage
  • Family and cultural celebrations
  • Photo and video packages for private clients
  • Short teaser clips for social media

NGO Documentaries and Campaigns

Project stories and awareness campaigns that donors remember.

  • Project documentation and impact stories
  • Awareness and advocacy campaign videos
  • Donor-facing and reporting videos
  • Field interviews and location filming
  • Formal proposals and quotations
  • Frame agreements for repeat work

Social Media Content Packages

Monthly short-form video so your channels never go quiet.

  • Reels, TikTok and short-form videos
  • LinkedIn and Facebook video content
  • Monthly or quarterly content plans
  • Captions, subtitles and cut-downs
  • Behind-the-scenes and tips content
  • Add-ons that keep your audience engaged

Professional Photography

Images that make your brand look as good as it is.

  • Corporate and business photography
  • Product and commercial photography
  • Portrait and professional profile photography
  • Event and conference photography
  • Documentary photography
  • Brand and marketing photography

Studio Production

Planned, controlled production in a studio setting.

  • Studio-based video recording
  • Interviews and professional presentations
  • Educational and training content
  • Talk shows and discussion programs
  • Presenter-led videos
  • Product and promotional shoots

Documentary Production

Long-form storytelling, from research to delivery.

  • Corporate and institutional documentaries
  • Social impact and development documentaries
  • Cultural and community documentaries
  • Human-interest and personal stories
  • Research, scripting and location filming
  • Editing, subtitles and final delivery

Multilingual Content

Content for audiences in Ethiopia and abroad.

  • Content in local Ethiopian languages
  • Content in foreign languages
  • Multilingual interviews and presentations
  • Language-learning content
  • Script preparation and localization coordination
  • Subtitles and multilingual versions

Video Hosting and Presentation

Hosts and presenters matched to your language and audience.

  • Professional video hosts and presenters
  • Interview hosts and moderators
  • Educational video presenters
  • Promotional video presenters
  • Presenter-led business content
  • Host coordination and production support

Our work

See the standard before you hire us

Films and photography for companies, NGOs, families and creators. Tap any project to watch it.

Showreel on request

We share a tailored showreel for your type of project, whether a company film, an NGO documentary or social content. Ask and we send it the same day.

Request our showreel

Packages

Clear packages, a quote within 24 hours

Pick the closest fit. We tailor scope, timeline and price to your brief.

Monthly

Social Content Retainer

A steady stream of short videos for your channels.

  • Short-form videos for reels, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn
  • Monthly content plan and filming day
  • Captions, subtitles and platform cut-downs
  • Review round included each month

Best for brands that want to post consistently.

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One project

Brand Film

A signature film that tells who you are.

  • Concept, script and storyboard
  • Professional filming and sound
  • Edit, color, motion graphics and music
  • Cut-downs for social media

Best for launches, company profiles and campaigns.

Get a quote

Quarterly

Content Partner

Video, photography and campaign content in one plan.

  • Long-form and short-form video every month
  • Photography for your website and social media
  • Campaign planning across the quarter
  • Priority scheduling for new shoots

Best for growing companies and personal brands.

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One event

Celebration Highlights

Your birthday or party in a film you will keep.

  • Video coverage of the key moments
  • Edited highlight film with music
  • Photo selection from the day
  • Short teaser clip for sharing

Best for birthdays, baby showers and graduations.

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One event

Wedding Story

The whole day, told like a film.

  • Full-day video and photo coverage
  • Cinematic highlight film
  • Edited photo gallery
  • Teaser clip for family and friends

Best for weddings, engagements and cultural ceremonies.

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Custom

Family Memories

A keepsake built from your photos and moments.

  • Event coverage plus a portrait session
  • Keepsake video with music and photos
  • Versions for sharing on social media
  • Planning call before the day

Best for anniversaries and family milestones.

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Project contract

Project Documentary

The story of your project, told on film.

  • Research, field interviews and location filming
  • Scripting, editing and subtitles
  • Versions for donors, partners and the public
  • Formal proposal and quotation

Best for project close-outs and donor reporting.

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Campaign

Awareness Campaign

Videos that move people to act.

  • Campaign concept and key messages
  • Spots, social cut-downs and photography
  • Versions in local and foreign languages
  • Delivery formats for TV, web and events

Best for public awareness and advocacy.

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Repeat work

Frame Agreement

One agreed rate for all your video needs.

  • Agreed scope and rates across the year
  • Impact stories from several project sites
  • Faster turnaround with a team that knows you
  • Delivery evidence for each assignment

Best for organizations with ongoing documentation needs.

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Need something different? Tell us what you have in mind and we will shape a package around it.

How we work

One team, from first idea to final file

You talk to the same people at every stage, so nothing gets lost between planning, filming and delivery.

  1. Step 1: Brief and consultation

    We learn your goals, audience, message, budget and timeline.

  2. Step 2: Concept and scripting

    We develop the concept, creative direction, script and shot plan.

  3. Step 3: Production planning

    We arrange crew, equipment, studio, presenters and locations.

  4. Step 4: Filming and photography

    We capture professional video and photos in our studio or at your location.

  5. Step 5: Edit and post-production

    We handle editing, sound, color, graphics, titles and subtitles.

  6. Step 6: Review and delivery

    You give feedback, we revise within the agreed scope and deliver in the right formats.

Client stories

What our clients say

Your success story could be next

Work with Merci and we tell your story on camera, then let your results do the talking.

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Why teams choose Merci

One team, start to finish

Concept, filming, editing and delivery handled by one coordinated team.

Studio or on location

Production planned for your space, our studio, or the field.

Made for your audience

Content in Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, English and more.

Story first

Visual content built around a clear message and a clear next step.

Flexible to your size

From one birthday film to a full monthly production package.

Backed by Msigana

Supported by the wider technology and marketing capabilities of Msigana.

  • Businesses and private companies
  • Government institutions
  • NGOs and development organizations
  • Schools and training providers
  • Tourism and cultural organizations
  • Marketing and communication teams
  • Entrepreneurs and personal brands

Questions

Before you get in touch

How much does a video cost?

It depends on the length, number of filming days, locations, crew and the languages you need. Send us a short brief and we reply with a clear quotation. Monthly and quarterly packages are priced per package, so you know your cost in advance.

Do you film birthdays, weddings and other private events?

Yes. We cover birthdays, weddings, engagements, graduations, baby showers, anniversaries and family or cultural celebrations. You can choose a highlight film, full coverage, photography, or a package that combines them.

How do I get started?

Use the form on this page, call us or message us on WhatsApp. We arrange a short consultation to understand your goals, then send a quotation and a simple production plan.

Do you work with NGOs and institutions?

Yes. We produce project documentaries, awareness campaigns and donor-facing impact stories. We prepare formal proposals and quotations, respond to tenders, and set up frame agreements for repeat work.

Can you produce videos in Amharic, Afaan Oromoo and other languages?

Yes. We produce in local Ethiopian languages and in foreign languages, with scripting, localization coordination, subtitles and multilingual versions depending on your project.

Do you offer monthly content packages?

Yes. Our retainers cover short-form videos, long-form content and photography on a monthly or quarterly plan, so your channels stay active without a new brief every time.

How many revisions are included?

We agree the number of review rounds in your quotation. After each round we revise within the agreed scope and deliver the final video in the formats you need.

Can I talk to you before I decide?

Yes. Every project starts with a free consultation by phone, WhatsApp or in person. We listen to your goals, suggest the right format and send a clear quotation. No commitment.

Do you partner with agencies, event organizers and schools?

Yes. We work with agencies, event organizers, schools, businesses and other partners, and we offer referral arrangements. Contact us to discuss how we can work together.

Where do you film?

In our studio in Addis Ababa or on location anywhere in Ethiopia. For larger projects we plan travel and crew as part of the quotation.

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Let’s make something worth watching.

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