Cinematographer
Verified — facts checked and approved by ETMDb editorsElshaday Yilma
Birthplace
Addis Ababa
Music lyrics and Melody: for musicals and song, Creative Direction: Visionary leadership for innovative TV content, Storytelling: Crafting compelling narratives for diverse audiences, Script Development: Expertise in scriptwriting, editing, and analysis, Production Oversight: Managing all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production, Team Leadership: Supervising and inspiring creative and technical teams, Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with camera operations, lighting, and sound design, Editing Skills: Knowledge of video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro),Live Broadcasting: Experience in planning and directing live TV shows and events, Multi-Camera Directing: Coordination of multi-camera setups for live and recorded shoots, Audience Engagement: Creating content tailored to viewer demographics, Crisis Management: Problem-solving under high-pressure conditions. Editor/Author of a Magazine called”"የህጻናት ድምጽ" (Voice of children) June 2007 -August 2010 worked as a writer and Editor in, multiple edition until the project closed in due time Miki Galaxy Production/Camera Operator September 2013- April 2017, 22 Mazoria Worked as a Gaffer and worked my way into camera operator. National Theatre/Sound designer November 2023-present Biherawi Bank worked as a freelance sound designer for the play called “The Diary of Anna Frank” directed by Teshale Asssefa (Dr) and recently working on “Nigus Armah” Play. Tom videography and photography Training center / Teacher August 2018 - September 2023, Taitu Hotel Instructed Cinematography, Photography, Light and sound as well as consulting in project film. Innovated a new approach to photography class. Mezlekia production / Director September 2023 - March 2024, I have worked also as an Editor and Creative team leader as well as an exciting documentary as script writer. Balageru Television/ Director and Advertising creative team leader March 2024 - Present, Lancha Directing in Balageru Mirt idol show both live and production, worked on script writing and Directing for documentaries in Dawit Senbeta and Gurage Meskel festivity, Many holiday productions . ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY/Guest lecture teaching Film Directing and Film making courses as a part time until it’s time to fully join. LIKET COLLEGE/lecture teach Film Directing, Screenplay writing, Production management classes Worked in many Event organizing and Advertising companies as a freelance on random works. Worked as a wedding, product, and commercial photographer for personal business. Worked Photo shoot for Darmar(Anbessa shoe) social media advert. Best film on wegagen film award for an experimental short film, Samsung Tv prize for top 5 lyrics competition from Bedele beer company for Ethiopian national team when promoted to African cup of nation, Nominee for the best documentary of the year from Ethiopian Media Award. A short film called “Akukulu” has been screened in Rome film festival, Italy. screened in Venice film festival, African Cinema subsection.
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