Film Maker | Activist | Humanitarian
“A screenwriter isn’t just a weaver of words, but a sculptor of light and shadow. We ignite the imagination with language, but it’s the dance with filmmaking that brings the story to life on the grand canvas of cinema.”
Bakia T, Creating magic.
About Dr. Bakia
Dr. Bakia T. Thomas is an accomplished and esteemed individual who excels across various fields. He presently serves as the Executive Director of the Neighbourhood Child Foundation and Neighbourhood Foundation Hospitals, in addition to being the Chief Executive Officer of Neighbourhood Film Studio. In all his roles, he showcases exceptional leadership and dedication.
With over two decades of experience in the filmmaking industry, Dr. Bakia is a seasoned and award-winning director. His recent accolade of winning the Best Outstanding Director at the Greenwood Film Festival in Oklahoma, USA, for his film “The Rising Sun,” demonstrates his exceptional talent in storytelling and filmmaking.
Featured Films
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In order to save her only brother from going to jail, Susan decides to rent her womb to a powerful family who badly needs a child and are willing to risk THE LAST EMBRYO left to a total stranger .
Detective Marcus must untangle the web of secrets surrounding Chief Badmus’s death, leading him down a dark path where family ties become the deadliest LOOSE END. Click to watch this amazing movie.
A vengeful maid infiltrates the household of a Bishop, manipulating his family and church to seek retribution for her mother’s tragic downfall after a wrongful accusation.
Set in 18th century West Africa, a courageous woman finds herself in a slave camp, determined to challenge and resist British oppression.
His Passion
He doesn't only create stories , but he makes real impacts in the lives of youths.
Humanitarian Services
There is no higher religion than human service.
Dr. Bakia’s commitment to giving back to society is evident in his involvement with the Neighbourhood Child Foundation – an NGO focused on the welfare and education of orphaned children. Through this organization, he actively seeks out orphans, ensuring their enrollment in schools and providing them with opportunities to thrive and succeed.
To further his dedication to improving children’s lives, Dr. Bakia commissioned the Neighbourhood Child Foundation Hospital in 2019. The hospital aims to provide free treatment to less privileged children, extending support to children under shelters of Naptip, an initiative associated with the immediate past DG of Naptip, Julie Okah-Donli, offering essential medical care and support to those in need.
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