Fatherland Productions

Fatherland is a production company redefining African narratives through film, television, and digital content. It was founded by Grammy-winning entertainment executive Wale Davies, led by Funmbi Ogunbanwo, p.g.a. as CEO and acclaimed director Akinola Davies Jr. as partner. Fatherland co-produced the narrative short Lizard which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated at the 2021 BAFTAs. Its feature debut, My Father’s Shadow, was the first Nigerian film ever selected at Cannes’ Official Selection, where it was awarded the Camera d’Or Special Mention. My Father’s Shadow also won Outstanding Debut at the 2026 BAFTAs and was the UK’s official submission to the 2026 Oscars. It also received a British International Film Award, two Gotham Awards and five AMVCAs.

In October of 2026, The Screen in Transit partnered with Fatherland Productions to screen two short films produced by them, Lizard & Harmattan, as part of the programme for the month.

Abuja, Benin, Kaduna & Lagos