Private Project

MY HAPPINESS

In Ethiopia, more than 70% of women suffer from physical or sexual abuse in their life time. This film shows the moment, a once happy, young girl trying to find the happiness she has lost due to sexual violence from close family member.

  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ደስታዬን (DESTAYEN)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    150 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Ethiopia
  • Country of Filming:
    Ethiopia
  • Language:
    Afrikaans
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography

Semagngeta Aychiluhem is a self-taught Ethiopian filmmaker who has a unique test in Directing and Editing. As filmmaking is expression of our true lives, He believes in exploring the world and showing his local stories internationally. His recent works are featured on films, TV shows and international film festivals. He has worked as a Director, Writer, Editor and Director of Photography for TV shows, Advertisements, Documentaries, Music videos and Feature films.

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Director Statement

For me, Film-making is not a job. Its who I am. And my films tell stories of my people.