Girma's Wild Journey
AFRICA’S NEXT ANIMATION CLASSIC
Ethiopia's First Animated Feature Film
Wild Ethiopia
PRESENTS
Girma's Wild Journey
The Story
A ten-year-old orphan boy rescues trafficked animals and joins them in their search for a home and a purpose. Think Free Willy meets Oliver Twist.
A classic coming-of-age journey about belonging, the meaning of home, the perils of misjudging others, the power of forgiveness, and the value of courage and conservation.
About the All-African Production
With original music and authentic storytelling, Girma’s Wild Journey stands as both as an entertainment and cultural landmark, offering festivals, distributors, and audiences an unforgettable story of hope.
Beyond Entertainment
By cultivating empathy and wonder, Girma’s Wild Journey educates, engages and inspires audiences to preserve the natural beauty of the kingdom for generations to come.
T H E C H A R A C T E R S
Solomon
Wise black-maned lion gives Girma his purpose— to protect and preserve the animals and the natural world.
dik-diks
Singing dik-diks serve as the chorus, echoing the emotions of the story with their comedic performances.
Aster
Sharp and sassy cheetah cub who helps rein in her brother's impulses.
Eden
Wide-eyed and innocent baby elephant whose curiosity and optimism encourage the group.
Moti
Clever, witty Secretary bird who leads the group.
Willie
Misunderstood hyena, whose kindness teaches the group to look beyond appearances.
T H E WORLD
Harar
Outskirts of Jijiga
Chebera Chuchura
Jijiga
The Forest Church
Bale Mountain Cave
JOURNEY'S MAP
Let's Play Girma's Number Game
EXPLORE OUR FUTURE COLLECTION
Will be available for order soon
T-Shirts
Toys
Educational Materials
Meet the Stars
Betty G
Renowned Ethiopian singer known for her soulful voice and genre-blending style. She's graced prestigious stages worldwide, including the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo.
Betelehem Sherefedin
Actress and singer with a growing fan base of 11 million+ followers. Starred on Yegna, empowering teenagers and young women through music and drama.
Dagim Tezera (Girma)
Ethiopia’s most recognizable and beloved child actor —and a really nice guy!
Jammy
Ethiopia’s famous comedian and Trump impersonator and a favorite of late night comedy hosts including Jimmy Kimmel.
Nuhi
Music Producer, mixing engineer, and multi-instrumentalist who blends Ethiopian cultural music with global sound to create a soundtrack that makes you want to move.
Meet the Directors
Animation Director
Elshadai Gabrielle Dawit Tadesse
With a diverse background that fosters a collaborative and holistic approach to filmmaking, Elshadai is drawn to animation and fantasy, blending technical craft with heartfelt narrative to build worlds of depth and wonder.
Acting Director
Tseday Fantahum Mengistu
Acclaimed Ethiopian actress, writer, and filmmaker guiding the performances. Tseday has just finished working on Mahal Safari, an international project produced by Cannes/Tamara.
Meet the Producers
Our producers work collaboratively across sectors to bring this project to life.
Michael Berhanu
A 3D animator and co-founder/CEO of ARMA Studio with 15 years of experience in animation, Michael is also the founder of aaanimate! (Addis Ababa Animate!), a training initiative that has mentored over 45 emerging animators.
Frehiwot Kahssay
Synthesizing her production experiences across many forms of media, Freh sources, develops, and showcases the talent of Ethiopian artists, actors, and musicians. With a keen eye for detail and beauty, she is passionate about the opportunity to tell a compelling story about the diversity of Ethiopian landscapes and animals for a global audience.
Julie Baker
An American writer/producer, Julie provides the narrative framework and international business and legal support.