PHOTO • VIDEO •
STORY // WEDDINGS • BIRTHDAYS • EVENTS • LIFESTYLE
Life, framed and filmed. — Premier Cinematography & Fine-Art Photography Studio in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cinematic visuals by CHANU PHOTO CINEMA (Chanuiel Films). Crafting visuals that tell your story across weddings, birthdays & milestones, concerts, academic ceremonies, and editorial lifestyle. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — available worldwide.
120+
Concerts & Live Stages
350+
Weddings & Anamorphic Films
1,200+
Graduates & University Folios
Ethiopia & Global
Bespoke Destination Coverage
From electric concert stages to intimate heirloom vows.
Founded under the directorial eye of Chanuiel, CHANU PHOTO CINEMA captures the full spectrum of human celebration. Whether directing dynamic multi-camera live sound cinema for packed stadium concerts or filming romantic outdoor weddings in natural golden light, we treat every frame as an archival masterwork.
From prestigious academic milestones like Haramaya University graduation ceremonies to delicate outdoor garden portraiture and Ethiopian cultural heritage, our studio delivers uncompromising visual fidelity, rich tonal color, and unforgettable cinematic impact.
Live Stage & Concerts
High-voltage stage lighting, synchronized multi-camera rigs, and festival sound recording.
Graduation Milestones
Prestigious university folios, custom embroidered sashes, and family milestone portraits.
Chanuiel Films Master Series
Click to Watch Cinematic Reel
Signature Works & Film Highlights
From high-energy stadium concert tours and university graduation celebrations to breathtaking outdoor weddings across Ethiopia.
Live Concert & Festival Cinematography
Multi-camera synchronized 4K concert capture with immersive sound board audio, dynamic stage truss lighting, and headline artist tour cinema.
Outdoor Ceremony & Heirloom Vows
Breathtaking outdoor wedding coverage with natural daylight couple portraiture, candlelit evening receptions, and cinematic motion films.
GRADUATIONS
Haramaya University • Class of 2026
Custom embroidered sashes, honorary cap & gown portraits, and timeless family legacy albums.
EDITORIAL
& NATURE
Garden & Floral Natural Light
Outdoor editorial lifestyle, blooming daisy fields, and handcrafted Ethiopian gold jewelry studies.
AERIAL
& STAGE 4K
Stage Rigging & Festival Venues
High-powered festival stage rigging, crowd cinematography, and multi-cam tour coverage.
Recent Frames & Live Reels
Click any thumbnail below to stream the video reel instantly in our cinema player.
Concert Tour Reel
Stage Lighting Design
Garden Golden Hour
Haramaya University
Outdoor Ceremony
Widescreen Film Reel
Live Music Cut
Floral Golden Hour
Stage Lighting Cut
Campus Celebrations
Director's Series
Event Cinema Cut
Signature Studio Collections
Tailored packages designed for music festivals, wedding celebrations, academic graduations, and high-fashion editorials.
Wedding Cinema & Fine-Art Photography
Complete multi-camera cinema recording of your ceremony, reception, and traditional Melse celebrations.
- check_circle Director-led 3-Camera 4K cinema setup
- check_circle Licensed aerial drone cinematography
- check_circle 2.39:1 widescreen trailer + full feature cut
- check_circle Handcrafted Italian leather heirloom photo book
Concerts & Music Festival Cinema
High-voltage concert documentation, artist tour highlights, and multi-camera live board sound synchronization.
- check_circle Multi-camera 4K stage & crowd rigging
- check_circle Synchronized direct soundboard audio capture
- check_circle Fast-turnaround social media teaser reels
- check_circle Full 4K live festival concert master cut
Graduation & Academic Milestones
Honorary graduate portraits, customized sashes, campus sessions, and celebratory family legacy folios.
- check_circle Solo & family graduation cap & gown portraits
- check_circle Custom embroidered sash close-up styling
- check_circle Campus & outdoor location cinematography
- check_circle Archival museum-grade framed graduation prints
Praise from Our Patrons
From headline music artists and universities to luxury wedding couples, here is what our clients share.
5.0
Excellence in Ethiopia
100%
Archival Preservation
“Watching our wedding film felt like reliving a romantic masterpiece in a boutique theatre. Chanuiel has an uncanny intuition for natural intimacy and golden hour radiance. It is the greatest investment we made for our marriage.”
Bethlehem & Samuel
Sheraton Addis Wedding • Bole, Addis Ababa
“The graduation portraits for Haramaya University Class of 2026 exceeded every expectation. The attention to the sash embroidery, natural campus lighting, and family moments was truly world-class.”
Abdi Mohammed
Haramaya University Graduate • Academic Folio
Every Frame, A Story
A selection of real moments captured — weddings, birthdays & milestones, editorial portraits, newborns, and behind the lens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential guidance regarding wedding reservations, drone cinematography, turnaround schedules, and destination travel across Ethiopia and worldwide.
Reserve Your Session
To maintain an uncompromising cinematic standard, Chanuiel Films accepts a strictly limited number of commissions each calendar season.
CHANU PHOTO CINEMA
Chanuiel Films Private Screening Lounge & Production Atelier
Bole Sub-City Atelier • Available Worldwide
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Life, framed
and filmed. Directed by Chanuiel.
