Private Project

The Shoe Maker Pages

A Shoe Maker who mended a shoe for the last 47 years who is on the verge of giving up because his life hasn't change a bit.., but he cares about his customers more than himself and is trying to solve the problems of those who came for his service by looking deep into their shoes,and when the problems drive him to find a solution by trying to be elected for the House of Peoples Representative ..

  • Girum Ermyas Gebereselassie
    Director
  • Mahlet Kassa
    Director
    Bekele
  • Girum Ermyas Gebereselassie
    Writer
  • Meseret Mebratie
    Writer
    Teketel
  • Endalkachew Lebeta Wakejira
    Producer
  • Selamawit Biruk Gebretsadik
    Producer
  • Tsegaye Abegaz Enbiale
    Key Cast
  • Betelihem Teshager Bekele
    Production manager
  • Betelihem Teshager Bekele
    location Manager
  • Tsega Tufa
    Cast Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    የጫማ ሰፊው ገፆች
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 4, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    19,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Ethiopia
  • Country of Filming:
    Ethiopia
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • One Planet Film Production plc
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Girum Ermyas Gebereselassie, Mahlet Kassa

Girum Ermiyas is the most decorated Ethiopian Film Actor, He was born in 1978 In Addis Ababa, He has an amazing acting talent, and in order to take his potential to the highest level he has studied Theatrical Art in Advance. Actor Girum Ermiyas Gebreselassie (7x) crowned as best Ethiopian Actor and who will be heading to Hollywood California for the 6th NAFCA in September 2016 as a winner of African best male Actor by People’s choice award
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Girum Ermiyas is married and father of two children.
This is his first film to Write and direct.

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Director Statement

Dear Judges, Fans, Ladies and Gentlemen,

The shoe maker Pages is my first film as a writer and Director, and it won't be my last, it's just a beginning which many films will follow, but The Shoe maker pages will be an inspiration to those who have dedicated themselves for the good of their families, friends, loved once and country even..

A man who mended a torn out shoes for the last forty seven years in a row, Imagine the number.. We are living in a hectic life. A life we seek changes every day... New things, But look at Gulillat(The main character).. it will define patience and love.. Hope and hopeless... Selfishness and caring for others... Please sit tight and enjoy...

Stay safe
GE