Irungu grew up in the cosmopolitan African city of Nairobi, Kenya, went to University in the United States, and now splits his time between the two. As a result, whether as an actor on stage, film, and television or now as a first-time filmmaker, he is drawn to stories that explore the relationship of the African continent to the modern world. He’s fascinated by the migration of different peoples, and how they interact with others inhabiting that same space. Irungu and his team are extremely humbled they got to shoot, edit and complete “Leaving Isiolo” during the COVID-19 pandemic. We shot over three days in February and August 2020. Post-production was split between Los Angeles and New York City. Premiered at the Pan-African Film Festival in April 2022. “Leaving Isiolo” stands alone as a short film, but it's also a study for a 6-episode series now in development. Enjoy my directorial debut!
