Anthony Bawn

Anthony Newsome, now Anthony Bawn was born in Gainesville, Florida and has had a passion for acting and film since the age of two. Anthony Bawn graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelors in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre, under Sheldon Patinkin. Bawn produced his first original series titled Cheetah In August in 2014, which helped him gain recognition from various local and international film festivals and distribution outlets. Bawn is a developing partner at VIM Media, LLC creating original content for the streaming platform WatchVIM.

Works

A Christmas Reunion

The Samuel's family has been fractured for a decade, each member drifting through life with unresolved tensions and unspoken grievances. The once-close-knit family now struggles with their struggles: father Nolan, burdened by regret; Bernice and Mildred, grappling with loneliness; daughter Amaya, trying to forge her own identity; and son Justice, battling his past mistakes, while Andres keeps a secret that shakes the family. When Bernice, Nolan, and Mildred announce a surprising decision that will impact their futures, they call for a family reunion. Despite their lingering resentments, the siblings reluctantly agree to come home. The atmosphere is thick with unresolved emotions as they gather at their childhood home. Throughout a weekend filled with heartfelt conversations, laughter, and confrontation, the family navigates their past traumas and hidden wounds.

Release Date:2024-11-12

Department:Directing

Job:Director

August: Surprise Door

A riveting story about a former high school track athlete who's distorted views on love, negatively affects the people closest to him. All things come to a head when an unexpected person shows up behind a Surprise Door.

Release Date:2024-09-04

Department:Directing

Job:Director

August: Mirror of Life

A riveting story about a former high school track athlete who’s distorted views on love, negatively affects the people closest to him. The Mirror of Life continues to force August to see who he really is and the world around him.

Release Date:2024-09-04

Department:Directing

Job:Director

August: Us vs the Truth

A riveting story about a former high school track athlete who's distorted views on love, negatively affects the people closest to him. As the story continues August Chandler struggles with believing in his choice as he faces the world.

Release Date:2024-09-03

Department:Directing

Job:Director

August: Web of Lies

A riveting story about a former high school track athlete who's distorted views on love, negatively affects the people closest to him. Trust and a Web of Lies fills August's world blinding him from the truth about himself.

Release Date:2024-09-03

Department:Directing

Job:Director

August: Love vs God

A riveting story about a former high school track athlete who's distorted views on love, negatively affects the people closest to him. August battles with his choice of Love vs GOD, will he go with his heart or stand down to his religion?

Release Date:2024-09-03

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Conframa: Triangle Trials

An African American married couple open up Pandora’s box to explore their sexual experiences by adding a third.

Release Date:2024-05-13

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Character:

Conframa: New Dynasty

After a horrible experience of opening up Pandora’s box, one partner is left to discover life outside of his marriage.

Release Date:2024-05-13

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Character:

Emo Valley

A foster care survivor, living in the streets of Phoenix, Arizona; Is being stalked by an individual from social media.

Release Date:2024-02-20

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Narrator / Oldman

BONDED

Doctor Reeve and his group of friends discover their annual trip is being stalked by a patient from the past.

Release Date:2023-10-27

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Vote Count:1

Sitting in Bars with Cake

Extrovert Corinne convinces Jane, a shy, talented baker, to commit to a year of bringing cakes to bars, to help her meet people and build confidence. But when Corinne receives a life-altering diagnosis, the pair faces a challenge unlike anything they've experienced before.

Release Date:2023-09-07

Character:Singing Waiter

Vote Count:99

Scottsdale

When a wealthy desert family finds themselves in a scandal that can not run from.

Release Date:2023-08-03

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:5

Thirty

The worst part about love is that it's never enough.

Release Date:2023-07-26

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Episode Count:7

Roux's Blues: Promise Me You'll Be There

A story that highlights the outward expression of a young gay Black man, as he embarks on a soul-searching journey after a sexual liberation phase, post-break up. This film is a comedic drama that shines light on the truth of experience through the raw and authentic lens of transparency.

Release Date:2023-02-14

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Velvet Jesus

Velvet Jesus tells the gripping story of a gay man's desperate journey to discover the truth about his past. Along the way, he uncovers secrets about himself that will forever change the course of his life.

Release Date:2021-09-21

Department:Directing

Job:Director

TRACE

A group of strangers are mysteriously linked with a series of murders that have them struggling to save and cherish what time they have left.

Release Date:2021-04-02

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Episode Count:5

Love the One You're With

A dramatic comedy that follows a couple, Miles and Avery as they navigate the possible ending of a long term relationship, and a story that explores the issues that black queer men face in modern dating and relationships.

Release Date:2021-02-12

Vote Count:1

As I Am

A story of a young man running from the truth about his childhood returns in order to correct his past but ends up discovering a side of himself that he suppressed.

Release Date:2020-01-10

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:3

Conframa

An African American gay couple invites a handsome young man home with them turning their lives upside down.

Release Date:2018-09-07

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Character:

Episode Count:21

District

A young adult learns that some boys in the hood are simply just goods to wealthy men in the area. It's a tale that truly questions how much you value your self-worth.

Release Date:2018-02-20

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Vote Count:6

Mauna Nada

In the world of HIV advocacy many of those affected tell their story with hopes of saving a life. This documentary takes a journey that allows artists to speak about their struggles and how HIV has inspired their artistry.

Release Date:2017-11-28

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Nice Enough

An old group of friends from high school meet up for a weekend of celebrating the good times. Things go south fairly quickly, however, when their host informs them that before the weekend is up they will have all murdered each other.

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Blackville

A preacher's kid finds himself stuck between choosing religion or the freedom of self-expression.

Release Date:2017-10-22

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Episode Count:6

Vote Count:1

H.I.M

H.I.M is a new coming of age tell story about a young Damien going to college for the first time.

Release Date:2017-02-21

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Character:

Episode Count:8

Vote Count:1

Blackville

A preacher's son finds himself stuck between choosing religion or the freedom of self-expression.

Release Date:2017-01-01

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Cheetah in August

A riveting story about a former high school track athlete who's distorted views on love, negatively affects the people closest to him.

Release Date:2015-08-25

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Character:Jarvis

Episode Count:22

Vote Count:2