Paulos directed feature films and documentaries with a keen visual storytelling instinct, most notably Ashenge — a historical epic depicting the Italian invasion of Ethiopia that screened at international film festivals.
Paulos led post-production across films, TV series, and music videos — handling color grading in DaVinci Resolve, visual effects in Nuke, and sound design, delivering broadcast-quality results for projects including the DSTV series Meazar.
Paulos Regassa is a renowned creative professional specializing in commercial, broadcast, and action video production services. His work has been featured in numerous publications and media outlets in Ethiopia andworldwide.
Beyond film and video, Paulos Regassa was a gifted composer and arranger whose work shaped both the Ethiopian secular music scene and the nation's gospel music movement. He was among the first in Ethiopia to compose and arrange digitally, pioneering the use of Cubase and professional DAW workflows at a time when most artists still relied entirely on live orchestras.
Paulos arranged music for some of Ethiopia's most celebrated gospel artists, including Endalkachew Hawaz (Enawa), Betty Wolde, Kalkidan Tilahun (Lily), and Meheretab Gebrehawariat. His arrangements blended contemporary sounds with deep spiritual conviction, helping define the modern Ethiopian gospel music sound.
A deeply committed Christian, Paulos served the church through music for most of his life. He arranged and produced worship concerts, including the landmark Ethiopia Youth for Christ Concert (1998) featuring Endalkachew Hawaz and Betty Wolde — a milestone event in Ethiopian evangelical worship music history.
Paulos was a trailblazer in bringing professional digital music production to Ethiopia. He generously shared his knowledge — teaching fellow artists to use Cubase and modern production tools — and arranged music across multiple album releases that remain beloved in the Ethiopian music catalog to this day.
"Paulos was a brother who stood by me when I built CMM Studio. He was a genius who could make everyone smile. The country has lost a great talent in both music and film."
"He was the first to use Cubase for my songs like 'On Your Throne.' He was never stingy with his knowledge; he shared his software and skills for free."
"Paulos was always ahead of the curve. He would research and find hardware and software like Nuke or DaVinci that the rest of us didn't even know existed yet."
"He didn't just work for the money; he worked for the joy of creating something perfect."
"Paulos was always ahead of the curve. He would research and find hardware and software like Nuke or DaVinci that the rest of us didn't even know existed yet."
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Wife — Married in 2005, 21 years together
Son (19) — Pianist who composed the Meazar soundtrack
Son — Cinematographer, following his father's path
A devoted Christian who studied Eschatology and taught about the return of Christ