Biography
Theodros is known for initiating the revival of the Ethiopian film industry in the early 2000s through the populist successes of his films, and for being one of the primary figures of the new filmmaking boom in the country. Theodros produces, directs, writes and often acts in his own films, and he has produced films that deal with social issues such as HIV, immigration, and violence against women as well as films with nationalistic content.
Theodros produced and directed two of the highest grossing Ethiopian films of all time, Abay vs. Vegas (2011 G.C./2003 E.C.) and Kezkaza Welafegn (2003 G.C./1995 E.C.). He is the owner of Teddy Studios, one of the largest producers of films in Ethiopia, and Sebastopol Entertainment PLC (Sebastopol Cinema), which operates the biggest chain of private cinemas in Addis Ababa and other cities in Ethiopia, giving him significant control in both the production and distribution of films in the country. Sebastopol theater chains are dedicated to showing exclusively Ethiopian films across the country.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Triangle: Going to America
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2013
Triangle: Going to America
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2013
Triangle: Going to America
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2013
Triangle: Going to America
Role: Story
MOVIE • 2013
Abay vs Vegas
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Abay vs Vegas
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2010
Abay vs Vegas
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2010
Fiker Siferd
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2005
Fiker Siferd
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 2005
Fiker Siferd
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2005
Fiker Siferd
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005
Kezkaza Welafen
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2003
Kezkaza Welafen
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 2003
Kezkaza Welafen
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2003
Kezkaza Welafen
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2003
Red Mistake
Role: Director
MOVIE • TBA
Red Mistake
Role: Producer
MOVIE • TBA
Red Mistake
Role: Writer
MOVIE • TBA
For the Love of the Mother Land
Role: Director
MOVIE • TBA