Nigerian film company PHYLMO Productions Ltd has announced October 30, 2026, as the release date for its debut film, Before You Wake, a romantic drama about sacrifice and the consequences of life-changing choices.

The company said in a statement that the film would premiere on Friday, October 30, on its YouTube channel, Philomina Moses TV.

Before You Wake follows Tunde, a young man who gives up everything to care for the woman he loves, Amara. His hopes for their future unravel when she awakens to a life her wealthy parents have preserved for her.

According to the synopsis, Tunde must face the loss of the future he worked to secure as Amara moves on without him. The story examines what happens when one person’s sacrifice no longer has a place in the life of the person it was meant to protect.

The cast includes Kanaga Emmanuel Eme, Sophia Chisom, popularly known as Soso, Omobola Akinde, Peter Inyang, Mary Augustine, Elvis Christian and Uche Leona.

Philomina Moses Lawson and Phebe Tosan Atsemude produced the film. Peter Inyang directed it, while Celia Daniel Oviri handled cinematography.

The release will introduce the company’s film slate to audiences through digital distribution, with a second production already nearing completion.

PHYLMO said it had completed principal photography on Maid with Love, which is now in post-production. The company has yet to announce a release date.

The romantic drama follows Debo, a widowed novelist who begins to regain his writing voice and develop feelings for his maid, Anna. Their relationship faces a test when he must confront deceptions that threaten their future together.

Taye Arimoro plays Debo, while Inegbenebor Osereme stars as Anna. Onyeka Mercy appears as Monica, with Excel Blessed playing Tiara.

Lawson and Atsemude also produced Maid with Love. Daniel “Danay” Omogunloye directed the film, with Oviri returning as cinematographer.

The two films form the opening slate of PHYLMO Productions, founded by filmmaker and media entrepreneur Lawson.

According to the company, Lawson has six years of experience spanning production coordination, producing, assistant directing and independent filmmaking. Her previous credits include work as production coordinator on Agbaranla and Tele X Zikora.

The company said its focus was on developing and producing stories for film and digital media for audiences in Nigeria and beyond.