DADDY MODE

Black Film Space is proud to serve as the fiscal sponsor for the independent TV series Daddy Mode.

DADDY MODE has been chosen after careful evaluation from our board, and we believe it supports our mission to provide career advancing opportunities for Black filmmakers. We are excited to be collaborating with Foley Ibidapo, a filmmaker of high caliber and winner of the BFS x KweliTV film fund.

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All donations are tax deductible and go 100% towards the making of this film. 7% of every contribution going directly to Black Film Space.

ABOUT THE PROJECT


PROJECT TYPE: TV Series (Independent Dramedy)
GENRE: Dramedy
PROJECT STATUS: Pre-Production
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Foley Ibidapo
WRITER: Foley Ibidapo
PRODUCER: Nicole Hollis-Vitale
PRODUCER: Heather Whitty

LOGLINE:  Tunde, a single dad and undercover romance writer, tackles Boston life with his son, finding chaos, love, and healing in quirky new friendships.

SYNOPSIS: In the pilot episode of Daddy Mode, Tunde, a widowed single dad and secret romance novelist, is struggling to make sense of Boston—a city where the rent is high, the Black folks are scarce, and even the laundromat feels like a personal attack. Parenting his sharp-tongued 6-year-old son, Nathan, while battling writer’s block, Tunde’s life is a daily mix of heartfelt moments and "what the hell" chaos. At the urging of Lena, his foul-mouthed, no-BS publisher, Tunde joins a local parents’ group to “make friends”—because nothing says friendship like standing around awkwardly with moms in yoga pants.

At the group, Tunde meets Stacey, an upbeat single mom who’s a little too friendly, and Titi, a Yoruba powerhouse who connects him to Boston’s Black professionals. Enter Sheila, Titi’s niece—a natural-hair goddess who immediately turns Tunde’s head. But there’s a catch: Sheila’s got a strict “no baby-daddy” policy. And Tunde? Yeah, he’s Baby-Daddy Prime.

Meanwhile, Tunde clicks with Sheldon, a fellow dad and football coach, until he stumbles on Sheldon playing "extra innings" with another kid’s mom. Oh, and that’s not even the wildest thing Tunde sees—because apparently, Boston also doubles as the set of an unlicensed swingers’ reality show. Let’s just say Tunde finds himself learning way more about his new “friends” than he ever wanted to.

By the end, Tunde is still trying to figure out if Boston’s chaos is a blessing or a curse. But one thing’s clear: from the drama, he’s finally got something to write about. Now, torn between the guarded Sheila and the eager Stacey, Tunde realizes starting over might just be the wildest—and funniest—adventure of all.

Meet the Team

  • Foley Ibidapo

    WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER

    A former marketing leader turned sought-after content creator, Foley has worked with iconic brands like Fidelity, Victoria's Secret, Puma, and Apple. Now focused on storytelling, Foley excels in both scripted and unscripted formats. He recently completed a dramedy feature for Invention Studios, known for acclaimed projects like Escape at Dannemora, Severance, and Queenpins.

  • Nicole Hollis-Vitale

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    An Emmy-winning Executive Producer, Nicole has collaborated with global brands like GEICO, Progressive, and Santander Bank. With a passion for storytelling, she is now shifting her focus to narrative-driven projects, bringing her expertise and creative vision to life on screen.

  • HEATHER WHITTY

    PRODUCER

    With over a decade of experience in TV and film casting across Boston, New York, and LA, Heather has helped actors land major roles and top representation. Now a producer, Heather also provides private coaching and acting classes, blending her industry expertise with her passion for nurturing talent.

    As an award-winning writer, producer, actor, and editor, Toni brings a range of talent and experience to their projects. She created DOWN BAD, a dramedy TV pilot which won Best Web Series at the International Black & Diversity Film Festival. As a producer, she has worked on short films like CHAKRAS FOR SALE and VIOLET BLUE, both currently on the festival circuit.

  • Katie Ballah

    COMMUNITY BUILDER, FUNDRAISER

    Katie is a skilled fundraiser and administrator with 16+ years of experience supporting some of the nation’s top nonprofits. Her talent for building communities and securing resources makes her an invaluable asset to creative and mission-driven projects.

  • Nohely Vargas

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    Nohely specializes in creating, curating, and managing engaging content across diverse social media platforms. Her knack for storytelling in the digital space ensures a strong and impactful online presence for every project she touches.

  • Abby Shobajo

    ART DIRECTOR, DESIGNER

    Abby is an accomplished art director and designer with over three years of experience in creative advertising across B2C and B2B industries, including energy, finance, healthcare, and education. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs like Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, Abby brings a sharp, innovative perspective to visual storytelling and brand identity.