Storytelling with purpose.
OUR MISSION
SNE Studios exists to shift narratives and challenge lazy stereotypes through the power of cinema and community-led media. We believe in storytelling with purpose — creating films and documentaries that spark real-world conversations and drive meaningful change.
WHY WE'RE A CIC
We're structured as a Community Interest Company (CIC) because our mission is impact-led, not profit-led. This structure ensures that our work remains focused on community benefit, with profits reinvested into projects that empower more people to tell their own stories.
OUR APPROACH
We don't just "show the film and leave." Our screenings are paired with panel conversations, creating space for dialogue and deeper engagement. We intentionally build momentum around releases — touring and premiering in multiple cities, building movements around stories rather than one-off events.
How We Work
MAKE
Film and documentary production with professional quality, community-centered storytelling, and purpose-driven narratives.
GATHER
Screenings paired with panel discussions, creating space for dialogue and deeper community engagement.
EMPOWER
Media literacy workshops and educational resources that help communities tell their own stories.
Our Values
Authenticity
We tell real stories from real communities, without sanitizing or sensationalizing.
Impact
Every project is designed to create meaningful change and shift perceptions.
Community
We center community voices and ensure stories are told by those who live them.
Excellence
We bring professional production quality to stories that deserve to be seen.
The Team
Baka Bah
Producer & Co-Founder
Baka oversees production and partnerships, ensuring projects reach their full potential.
Elmi Ali
Director & Co-Founder
Elmi brings a distinct visual style and deep connection to community storytelling.
David Ajibola
Editor
David brings storytelling expertise to the editing suite.
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