Talent short film Lab 2025
Temar Lije
Director: Mickies Kiros
22’ Fiction
Genre: Drama, Mystical
Country of Production: USA, Ethiopia
Estimated budget: €20,000
Covered budget: Pending grant funding
Looking for: Fund, Distributor
Logline
On a typical day in Addis Ababa, Dawit, a young deacon from the countryside, navigates the
challenges of city life while holding on to his rural values. Confronted by the stark contrasts
between his spiritual duties and the temptations of modernity, he must reconcile the man he is
becoming with the lessons he learns along the way.
Mickies Kiros
Born in Ethiopia and raised in the U.S., Mickies Kiros is a
storyteller whose work delves into the diaspora experience
and the rich cultural nuances of Ethiopian heritage. Through
his films, Mickies weaves together Ethiopian actors, music,
and visually iconic elements, blending his passion for
storytelling with a unique perspective on navigating the
intersection of two worlds—balancing tradition with modern
realities. His debut film, Hāgarē (2023), was selected for
several festivals, while his upcoming short film, Melody
(2025), is currently in production. Additionally, his next project,
Temar Lije, is in early pre-production and set to begin filming
during fall of 2026.
