By Joyce Ekeh
Nigerian film production company, PHYLMO Productions Ltd, is set to make its debut on the digital movie scene with the release of its romantic drama, Before You Wake, on YouTube on October 30, 2026.
The film, which will premiere on Philomina Moses TV, explores love, sacrifice and the painful consequences of life-changing decisions through the story of a young man whose devotion to the woman he loves comes at a devastating personal cost.
At the centre of the drama is Tunde, who gives up everything to care for Amara, only to discover that the future he sacrificed everything to protect has slipped beyond his reach when she awakens to a life carefully preserved by her wealthy parents.
As Amara moves on, Tunde is left to confront the loss of the future he had fought so hard to secure.
The release marks the first major film launch by PHYLMO Productions as the company begins unveiling its original projects to audiences through digital distribution.
The film features Kanaga Emmanuel Eme, Sophia Chisom, popularly known as Soso, Omobola Akinde, Peter Inyang, Mary Augustine, Elvis Christian and Uche Leona, among others.
It is produced by Philomina Moses Lawson and Phebe Tosan Atsemude, directed by Peter Inyang, with cinematography by Celia Daniel Oviri.
Second film, Maid with Love, enters post-production
In a further indication of its growing ambitions, PHYLMO Productions has announced that its second film, Maid with Love, has completed principal photography and is currently in post-production.
The contemporary romantic drama explores grief, redemption and the unexpected ways love can emerge from difficult circumstances.
It follows a widowed novelist who begins to rediscover his creative voice and capacity for love through a relationship with a maid he was never supposed to fall for.
However, their growing bond faces a serious test as he is forced to confront and correct the deceptions threatening to destroy their relationship.
The film features Taye Arimoro as Debo, Inegbenebor Osereme as Anna, Onyeka Mercy as Monica and Excel Blessed as Tiara, alongside other cast members.
Produced by Philomina Moses Lawson and Phebe Tosan Atsemude, the movie is directed by Daniel “Danay” Omogunloye, with cinematography by Celia Daniel Oviri.
The company said Maid with Love would be released at a later date following the debut of ‘Before You Wake’.
Philomina Moses Lawson’s vision
Behind the emerging production outfit is filmmaker and media entrepreneur Philomina Moses Lawson, whose experience spans producing, assistant directing and independent filmmaking.
Before launching PHYLMO Productions’ film slate, Lawson worked as a production coordinator on cinema films, including Agbaranla, and, Tele X Zikora.
With six years of experience across different aspects of film production, she is now leading the company’s drive to develop original stories for contemporary audiences.
The two films, according to the company, reflect its commitment to compelling storytelling and professional production practices as it builds a slate of Nigerian film projects for local and international audiences.
Date with YouTube audiences
With Before You Wake, scheduled to premiere on Friday, October 30, 2026, PHYLMO Productions is positioning its debut release to reach viewers through YouTube, as digital platforms continue to provide alternative channels for Nigerian filmmakers to distribute their work.
Audiences can watch the film on Philomina Moses TV on YouTube from the announced release date.
For the company, the debut represents the first step in a broader production journey, with Maid with Love, already progressing towards completion.
