Tobe Mokolo
AmeriKan Boy
Amerikan Boy is a short psychological thriller inspired by Mokolo’s lived experience emigrating from Nigeria to the United States in 2004. Set in Houston, the film explores identity, masculinity, and the search for belonging through the perspective of a young Nigerian immigrant navigating the tension between cultural duty and personal desire. Produced in collaboration with a fully Houston-based production crew of cinematographers, artists, and post-production creatives, Amerikan Boy is both deeply personal and community-driven. The Idea Fund support will be used to complete post-production, execute a targeted marketing campaign, and support screenings and distribution, ensuring the film reaches audiences in Houston and beyond.