I am a visual storyteller, filmmaker, and photographer based in Addis Ababa with hands-on experience in documentary filmmaking, cinematography, event coverage, and cultural documentation. I work across the full production process—from pre-production planning and visual conceptualization to camera operation, lighting, and post-production collaboration. With a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, I bring strong communication, audience awareness, and brand-aligned storytelling to projects for NGOs, cultural institutions, media platforms, and creative organizations. I enjoy collaborating with directors and teams to craft authentic visuals that engage audiences and tell meaningful stories.

Kibrom Tsegaye

I am a visual storyteller, filmmaker, and photographer based in Addis Ababa with hands-on experience in documentary filmmaking, cinematography, event coverage, and cultural documentation. I work across the full production process—from pre-production planning and visual conceptualization to camera operation, lighting, and post-production collaboration. With a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, I bring strong communication, audience awareness, and brand-aligned storytelling to projects for NGOs, cultural institutions, media platforms, and creative organizations. I enjoy collaborating with directors and teams to craft authentic visuals that engage audiences and tell meaningful stories.

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I am a visual storyteller, filmmaker, and photographer based in Addis Ababa with hands-on experience in documentary filmmaking, cinematography, event coverage, and cultural documentation. I work across the full production process—from pre-production planning and visual conceptualization to camera operation, lighting, and post-production collaboration.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, I bring strong communication, audience awareness, and brand-aligned storytelling to projects for NGOs, cultural institutions, media platforms, and creative organizations. I enjoy collaborating with directors and teams to craft authentic visuals that engage audiences and tell meaningful stories.

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Language

English
Advanced
Amharic
Fluent

Work Experience

Cinematographer at Prestige Addis
November 1, 2024 - Present
Lead visual storytelling across documentary and cultural projects, collaborating with directors to define visual style, camera movement, and lighting; select camera systems and lighting setups; operate camera and oversee lighting during production; contribute to color grading and post-production review.
Freelance Filmmaker, Videographer & Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead documentary, event, and branded visual projects from concept to final delivery; produce high-quality video and photography with professional setups; edit short-form, documentary, and event content under tight deadlines; collaborate with NGOs, cultural institutions, and brands to communicate social, cultural, and brand stories.
Videographer (Part-Time) at Artawi Gallery
April 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Produced video content showcasing exhibitions, artist interviews, and gallery events; conducted and filmed artist interviews; created promotional videos ahead of exhibition openings; documented workshops and cultural events.
Production Manager (Part-Time) at Kal Digital Marketing
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw end-to-end video production workflows and coordinated production teams; directed and edited promotional and short-form content; managed client relationships and aligned production outputs with marketing objectives; led social media content creation including writing, directing, and visual strategy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing at CPU Business and Information Technology College, Addis Ababa
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in Film Production at Tom Videography and Photography Training Center
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Diploma in Photography at Alison
February 1, 2024 - January 13, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing at CPU Business and Information Technology College, Addis Ababa
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in Film Production at Tom Videography and Photography Training Center
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Diploma in Photography at Alison
February 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in Film Production
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Diploma in Photography
February 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education