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Tamarat Makonnen

Tamarat Makonnen

Director, Producer, Writer

Born March 16, 1972 in San Francisco, California, USA

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Tamarat Makonnen is a native New Yorker based in Los Angeles, California. A graduate of Virginia Union University, he received his degree in English Language Arts. Makonnen began his professional career directing music videos and electronic press kits for an array of critically acclaimed artists, including R&B singer Ne-Yo and political hip-hop duo Dead Prez.

Eventually, Makonnen moved into the world of feature films, writing and directing the crime drama "Dreams and Shadows", starring James Russo ("Django Unchained", "Public Enemies"). His next film was the award-winning relationship documentary "In Search of the Black Knight".

Makonnen has also directed several popular digital series including "The New Shade of Black", starring Travina Springer ("Ms. Marvel") and "The Unwritten Rules", starring Aasha Davis ("Pariah", "Friday Night Lights"). His most recent work, "The Scars You Feed" strikes a personal chord as it was inspired by the struggles of his friend, three-time cancer survivor Onaje Gittens.

Various entertainment outlets have covered Makonnen's work, including MTV, BET, Indiewire and Billboard. His artistry has also been discussed in books such as "Stand and Deliver: Political Activism, Leadership and Hip Hop Culture".

With several projects in various stages of development, Makonnen continues to build on his eclectic body of work.

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Actor

1

In Search of the Black Knight Poster

In Search of the Black Knight Feature Film2013Self

Director

12

Type

Year

The Scars You Feed Poster

The Scars You Feed Short Film2022

The New Shade of Black Poster

The New Shade of Black TV Series2016

In Search of the Black Knight Poster

In Search of the Black Knight Feature Film2013

The Unwritten Rules Poster

The Unwritten Rules TV Series2012

Journeyman Poster

Journeyman Video2010

The Making of 'Dreams and Shadows' Poster

The Making of 'Dreams and Shadows' Video2010

Dreams and Shadows Poster

Dreams and Shadows Feature Film2009

Welcome to the World According to Shaffer the EPK Poster

Welcome to the World According to Shaffer the EPK Video2001

Mind Sex Poster

Mind Sex Video2000

They Schools Poster

They Schools Video2000

The Beginning of the End Poster

The Beginning of the End Video1997

Images Short Film1996

Producer

6

Type

Year

The Scars You Feed Poster

The Scars You Feed Short Film2022

The New Shade of Black Poster

The New Shade of Black TV Series2016

In Search of the Black Knight Poster

In Search of the Black Knight Feature Film2013

The Making of 'Dreams and Shadows' Poster

The Making of 'Dreams and Shadows' Video2010

Dreams and Shadows Poster

Dreams and Shadows Feature Film2009

Images Short Film1996

Writer

9

Type

Year

The Scars You Feed Poster

The Scars You Feed Short Film2022

In Search of the Black Knight Poster

In Search of the Black Knight Feature Film2013

Journeyman Poster

Journeyman Video2010

Dreams and Shadows Poster

Dreams and Shadows Feature Film2009

Welcome to the World According to Shaffer the EPK Poster

Welcome to the World According to Shaffer the EPK Video2001

Mind Sex Poster

Mind Sex Video2000

They Schools Poster

They Schools Video2000

The Beginning of the End Poster

The Beginning of the End Video1997

Images Short Film1996

Cinematographer

3

Type

Year

The Scars You Feed Poster

The Scars You Feed Short Film2022

Welcome to the World According to Shaffer the EPK Poster

Welcome to the World According to Shaffer the EPK Video2001

Images Short Film1996

Thanks

1

The Black Candle Poster

The Black Candle Documentary2008

Other Crew

1

Trees Lounge Poster

Trees Lounge Feature Film1996

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