Kelrick is a Ngarluma man from Broome WA, and is passionate about advancing First Nations screen stories and creatives. In 2002 he completed his Masters in Documentary Writing and Directing at AFTRS, and in 2007 returned to WA to become NITV’s Commissioning Editor. He formed Spear Point Productions in 2010 – credits include the multiple AACTA Award nominated Prison Songs. Kelrick was also the Indigenous Manager for Screenwest before joining the ABC as Head of Indigenous in 2016. His commissions at ABC include Black Comedy, The Dark Emu Story, and popular award-winning drama Total Control.