Kaelo Iyizoba is an up-and-coming director and screenwriter with a distinctive flair for imaginative storytelling, as shown in his 2023 short films, Boy Meets Girl and Nkemefuna (What Is Mine Cannot Be Lost).
In 2025, Kaelo was selected for the Tyler Perry Filmmaking Program and the Sundance Cultural Impact Residency. Both programmes are highly competitive and recognise rising visionary creators. His selections reflect the industry’s confidence in his potential and perspective.