Ethiopian Film and Art Festival

Tefera Hailu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Center for Family Service Organization (CFSO) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Network of Family Service, in the US. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration & Project Management with honors (Summa Cum Lade) and Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology. Tefera has worked as a Teacher, Social worker, Project Coordinator and Managing Director. He awarded the 2017 and 2019 DDEA Humanitarian Award in the United States of America for his work helping those children in need.

Selam Abebe is a medical staffing expert and communications executive, She's a writer with a background in healthcare recruiting, She is a graduate of Nursing from Stratford University, After graduation, She has worked in various organizations in the US and Ethiopia focused on women and children. Selam is a feminist activist and human rights defender. She is one of gender advocates from Ethiopian origin, She wants to empower more African women to speak out loud as she has chosen to do.

Tewodros Legesse Bizu is a well-known Ethiopian actor, writer, producer, and director who has worked in both film and theater. Senselet, one of the highest-grossing Ethiopian TV series dramas of all time, was produced and directed by Theodros. He has been so helpful for his Ethiopian community and beyond through his current duties as a community leader, He has now turned his face more to the active engagements on community leadership.

Daniel Gebremariam is an Ethiopian film maker, writer, and film producer. His passion and focus are on expanding projects and programs in Ethiopia that benefit the most vulnerable. Daniel is also passionate about community engagement and service. Among many activities, currently, he is involved in Health and Wellness Committee and Knowledge Translation Committee at the Ethiopian Community.

Tesfaye Wondmagegn is an Ethiopian professional artist, painter and photographer. In his pictures he has covered, Ethiopian coffee, lifestyle, culture, society, and religion. He has also involved in volunteer work for different organizations related to Ethiopia. Tesfaye has spent much of his career helping the homeless, refugees and new immigrants through various charitable efforts he has led.

Meskelu Temesgen has pursued a range of professional activities. Meskelu produced an Ethiopian feature film titled; “SENSELET” , and was the manager owner of Senselet Production Company. Meskelu helping his Ethiopian community in different sectors, he gives priority to children, women, youth & seniors as his cause and he is working in addition towards the achievements dedicating his time and energy.