Film and television from the Black world — crafted with authenticity, artistry, and global vision.
Global Black Stories. One Rising Sun.
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OUR MISSION & Vision
Authentic. Global. Unforgettable.
To create bold, authentic, and emotionally resonant stories of the global Black experience — stories that celebrate culture, identity, and humanity while inspiring empathy, understanding, and connection across borders.
To be the world’s leading home for global Black storytelling – a creative bridge linking continents, cultures, and generations through the transformative power of story.
ABOUT US
elevating global Black storytelling
New Dawn Media is a bi-continental film and television production company based in Los Angeles and Lagos. We create premium films, series, and documentaries that reflect the depth, diversity, and imagination of the global Black experience – from Africa to the Americas, from the Caribbean to Europe, and throughout the diaspora.
Meet the Founder
Bayo Akinfemi
A quintessential multi-hyphenate; Bayo Akinfemi is a filmmaker, actor, director, producer, and educator whose work bridges continents and amplifies the richness of global Black storytelling. Born in Nigeria and based in Los Angeles, he brings more than two decades of creative experience across Hollywood, Nollywood, and international theatre.
Featured Project
The Last Lesson
Inaugural Feature Film | Drama / Coming-of-Age / Social Realism
Starring Wunmi Mosaku
Set in 1980s Nigeria, The Last Lesson tells the powerful story of Kike Ayodele, a young teacher who stands against political neglect and corruption to give her students a future worth fighting for.
A film about courage, education, and the quiet revolutions that shape nations.