'bha' means 'star' in Sanskrit. Our mission is to create projects with compelling characters, cultural awareness, fascinating stories, and strong entertainment value.

sushama austin-connor, bha media's executive producer and founder, has extensive experience in television and documentary production. Her range of projects includes work with WGBH, Frontline, Basic Black, Spia Media Productions, WHYY, Radio Times, Village Foundation, Humanities Council of Washington DC, Telesis Corporation, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture: Plan for Action Presidential Commission. She holds master's degrees from Emerson College and Harvard University, with concentrations in media and visual arts, as well as ethics in documentary film.