Tamarat Makonnen

Tamarat Makonnen was born on Mar 16, 1972 in USA. Tamarat Makonnen's big-screen debut came with In Search of the Black Knight directed by Tamarat Makonnen in 2013. Tamarat Makonnen is known for In Search of the Black Knight directed by Tamarat Makonnen, Rick Irvin stars as Business Thug and Jason Brye as Shower Guy. The upcoming new movie Tamarat Makonnen plays is In Search of the Black Knight which will be released on Jun 29, 2013.

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.