Draft:Babatunde Apalowo

Babatunde Apalowo is a Nigerian filmmaker. He is known for his debut feature film, All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (2023). The film, which premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, was nominated for the Panorama Audience Award, GWFF Award for Best First Feature Film and it won the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film with queer themes. Apalowo's work explores themes of identity, belonging, and queer experiences within Nigerian society

Early life and education
He was born and raised in Ogbagi Akoko, Nigeria. He studied Civil Engineering at the University of Benin. He won the Homevida short script competition sponsored by the United Nations with his script titled 'Lost Children' in 2014.

Career
Apalowo's breakthrough came with "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White" (2023). The film depicts a love story between two men Bambino played by Tope Tedela and Bawa (Riyo David) navigating their feelings in a society that condemns homosexuality. He serves as both writer and director on the project. Apalowo is a frequent collaborator of Walt Taylaur having written the screenplays for Catch.er (2018) and Jolly Roger (2022) which he earned a nomination for Achievement in Screenplay at the 2022 AMAA awards. He won the Best Editor for his work on For Maria: Ebun Pataki at the 2022 African Magic Viewer's Choice Award.

Filmography

 * All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White (2023) - Feature Film (Director, Writer)
 * A Place of Happiness (2017) - Short Film (Director, Writer)

Awards and recognition

 * ALT"s LGBTQ Film Festival - Best Director
 * Teddy Award for Best Feature Film - Berlin International Film Festival (2023)
 * African Magic Viewer's Choice Award - Best Editor (2022).