Yared Zeleke

Yared Zeleke is a young Ethiopian filmmaker pursuing his Master of Fine Arts degree in directing at New York University's Kanbar Film Institute.

Yared immigrated to the United States from Ethiopia at the age of ten. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in International Development, his interest in global issues led him to study, work, travel and live in a dozen countries, including Namibia  and Norway.

Yared has directed a number of short films.