Stories made to be felt.

BRIDGE THE BEAT

Music Documentary / Impact Film

A journey across South Africa, capturing Sounds Futures’ mission to inspire young people through music, art, and video production while giving back through food, creative experiences, and the power of possibility.

Music by Brandon Gomes featuring Maxikani. Produced by Etienne Porter at Drummerboy Studios.

TETHER

TETHER is a supernatural mystery/thriller about memory, Black history, and what happens when forgetting becomes a weapon.

Black Lemonade Original • TV Series

coming soon

Story first.
Format second.

WHAT WE CREATE

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Branded Stories

Films that turn businesses, people, and ideas into stories audiences can connect with.

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Documentary

Real people. Real experiences. Mini-docs, interviews, and stories built around culture and impact.

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Music + Artists

Music videos, artist films, and visual concepts designed around an artist's identity.

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Narrative

Scripted films and original stories built through character, atmosphere, and cinematic storytelling.

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Behind Black Lemonade

Marquis Dawsey

Filmmaker • Creative Director • Founder

Black Lemonade is a filmmaker-led production company combining documentary authenticity, narrative storytelling and cinematic visuals.

For each project, the right collaborators and crew are assembled around the needs of the story and production.

MEET MARQUIS

The Black Lemonade Philosophy

Detox your mind, body & soul through creativity.

Creativity is more than content. We believe stories can shift perspective, preserve culture, connect communities, and make people feel something.

SOCIAL MEDIA

✨ “Your brand is more than a logo — it’s a story waiting to be told. At Black Lemonade Productions, we create cinematic films, documentaries, and music videos that connect with people on a deeper level. Whether you’re building a business, launching a product, or sharing your journey — let us help bring your vision to life. 🎬 Your story matters. Let’s tell it together.” 👉 Call to Action: “DM us today to start your story.” #BrandStorytelling #ContentThatConnects #NonprofitStorytelling #CommunityImpact #PurposeDrivenContent #BusinessStorytelling #yourstorymatters

Reflecting on an incredible year ✨ Here’s a glimpse of the moments that made my 2023 career unforgettable. #YearInReview #2023recap #Bestof2023 #Cinematicmoments

🥊 **🎥 Exciting Announcement! Premiere on Friday, December 1st! 🎬🌟** On Friday, December 1st, Tyler Yavalar’s gripping mini-documentary chronicles Tyler’s inspiring journey to the Olympics Trials 2024. 👀 Don’t miss out on the premiere! Stay tuned this Friday and subscribe to our YouTube channel @blacklemonadeproductions to catch the release! 📽️✨ #TylerYavalar #RoadToGlory #BoxingDocumentary #December1stPremiere 🥊🌟🎥

Here’s a look at some dope color-Grading for @alanadelsherm New music video Touch My Body that’s streaming on YouTube take a look!! #colorgrading #musicvideo #videoproduction #editing #davinciresolve #postproduction

Make sure you stream @alanadelsherm new song touch my body streaming on all music platforms. In also make sure you check out full music video on YouTube 🔥🍋⚫️ #youtube #musicvideo #videoproduction #videoediting #new

A heartfelt thank you to the extraordinary @iametiennej from Drummerboy Studios for gracing us with your presence and talents! 🙌 Your contribution has truly been music to our hearts. Your creative spirit and dedication to your craft have enriched our series beyond measure. Your stories, passion, and energy have added an unforgettable dimension to Hidden Gems. #hiddengems #seasontwo

A round of applause for @jacobs_nate from @westcoastblacktheatretroupe ! 🙌 As Season One of Hidden Gems comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Nate for lending his incredible talent and charisma to our docu-series. Each story he shared added depth and inspiration to the series, making it an unforgettable experience. Thank you all for your unwavering support. Stay tuned, stay curious, and get ready to uncover more Hidden Gems with us! 🌍✨📺 #HiddenGemsDoc #SeasonTwoTeaser #UnveilingCreativity

Hey friends! 🤗 I’m thrilled to give a huge shout-out to all the incredible hidden gems who made Season 1 an unforgettable journey! 🙌 Your passion and talents lit up the screen, and We are truly inspired by each one of you. ✨ And let’s talk about Vernon Kearney! Your words of motivation hit home and sparked inspiration in all of us! 💪 Your wisdom is a treasure, and we can’t thank you enough for sharing it with us. 🎬 Get ready for more because Season 2 is on the horizon! 🌅 Nominations will be opening soon, and I can’t wait to see more hidden gems shining brightly. Stay tuned for updates that’ll rock your world! 🚀💎 Let’s celebrate these remarkable individuals and get ready to uncover even more brilliance in Season 2! 🌈🎊 #hiddengems #documentary

Hey, film lovers! Get ready for Season 2 of “Hidden Gems”! 🌏💎 Hear from the Producer & filmmaker Marquis Dawsey as he tells us about the new Docuseries Hidden Gems Featuring African Americans Business owners, rewriting their narrative, and leaving a legacy with their remarkable stories.” 🌟📚👑 LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and FOLLOW to stay updated! 🚀🎥 #hiddengems #SEASON2COMINGSOON #documentaryseries

🎥Here’s some beautiful behind the scenes of our latest brand video for @manasotamoments #videoproduction #behindthescenes #beach #videoshoot #photoshoot

🪩🎤RAD Writing Group 🎤🪩 #liveconcert #videoproduction #singersongwriter

We always give our client’s unique looks , here some before and after color graded clips from are latest music video we filmed Called Intuition by @balaciaga_ #musicvideo #musicvideoproduction #colorgrading #fyp

Here’s some slo-mo behind the scenes clips from say that you love me again ( music video) by @dewayneharveymusic #musicvideo #musicvideoproduction #Bts

Here some dope color graded clips from say that you love me again (music video) by @dewayneharveymusic #videoproduction #musicvideo #colorgrading

Here’s some clips from say that you Love me again (music video) By Dewayne Harvey #musicvideoproduction #musicvideo #Bts

Here’s some behind the scenes photos from YOU DID THIS📸 (music video) By @itshannahgold #musicvideoproduction #musicvideo #Bts

Reflecting on an incredible year ✨ Here’s a glimpse of the moments that made my 2023 career unforgettable. #YearInReview #2023recap #Bestof2023 #Cinematicmoments

🥊 **🎥 Exciting Announcement! Premiere on Friday, December 1st! 🎬🌟**

On Friday, December 1st, Tyler Yavalar’s gripping mini-documentary chronicles Tyler’s inspiring journey to the Olympics Trials 2024.

👀 Don’t miss out on the

Here’s a look at some dope color-Grading for @alanadelsherm New music video Touch My Body that’s streaming on YouTube take a look!!
#colorgrading #musicvideo #videoproduction #editing #davinciresolve #postproduction

Make sure you stream @alanadelsherm new song touch my body streaming on all music platforms. In also make sure you check out full music video on YouTube 🔥🍋⚫️
#youtube #musicvideo #videoproduction #videoediting #new

A heartfelt thank you to the extraordinary @iametiennej from Drummerboy Studios for gracing us with your presence and talents! 🙌 Your contribution has truly been music to our hearts. Your creative spirit and dedication to your craft have enriched ou

A round of applause for @jacobs_nate from @westcoastblacktheatretroupe ! 🙌 As Season One of Hidden Gems comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Nate for lending his incredible talent and charisma to our docu-series. Each st

Hey friends! 🤗 I’m thrilled to give a huge shout-out to all the incredible hidden gems who made Season 1 an unforgettable journey! 🙌 Your passion and talents lit up the screen, and We are truly inspired by each one of you.

✨ And let’s

Hey, film lovers! Get ready for Season 2 of “Hidden Gems”! 🌏💎

Hear from the Producer & filmmaker Marquis Dawsey as he tells us about the new Docuseries Hidden Gems Featuring African Americans Business owners, rewriting their narrat

🪩🎤RAD Writing Group 🎤🪩
#liveconcert #videoproduction #singersongwriter

We always give our client’s unique looks , here some before and after color graded clips from are latest music video we filmed Called Intuition by @balaciaga_

#musicvideo #musicvideoproduction #colorgrading #fyp

Here’s some slo-mo behind the scenes clips from say that you love me again ( music video) by @dewayneharveymusic

#musicvideo #musicvideoproduction #Bts

Here some dope color graded clips from say that you love me again (music video) by @dewayneharveymusic #videoproduction #musicvideo #colorgrading

Here’s some clips from
say that you Love me again
(music video)
By Dewayne Harvey
#musicvideoproduction #musicvideo #Bts

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clients & partners

Stories made to be felt.

BRIDGE THE BEAT

TETHER

coming soon

Story first.Format second.

Branded Stories

Documentary

Music + Artists

Narrative

Behind Black Lemonade

Marquis Dawsey

Black Lemonade is a filmmaker-led production company combining documentary authenticity, narrative storytelling and cinematic visuals.

For each project, the right collaborators and crew are assembled around the needs of the story and production.

Detox your mind, body & soul through creativity.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Have a story worth telling?

Story first.
Format second.