Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival

09/09/2026

TINFF is proud to recognize Chazz Financial Inc., in partnership with Co-operators, for their continued support of our community and the work we do.

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Investments. Insurance. Advice.

09/06/2026

TINFF@10 NOMINEES & CREATORS FORUM

Meet the Storytellers: Projects, Creative Journeys & Open Industry Conversation

TINFF@10 nominees, filmmakers, writers, actors and participating creators from around the world come together for an open conversation about their projects, creative journeys and filmmaking experiences.

Participants will have an opportunity to introduce themselves, briefly speak about their film or project, share their journey and connect with fellow creators participating in TINFF@10.

Monday, September 7 | 10:00 AM–11:30 AM ET | Online

FREE | Open to the TINFF community and invited guests. Share and invite your network.

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09/06/2026

TIFF26 × TINFF@10 | A SPECIAL COLLABORATION

We are excited to celebrate a special TIFF × TINFF cross-promotion, connecting audiences and celebrating cinema during Toronto’s 2026 festival season.

As TINFF marks its 10th anniversary, this collaboration creates another opportunity to connect our filmmakers, audiences and international community with the broader Toronto film landscape.

Our sincere appreciation to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) team for reaching out to TINFF and opening the door to this collaboration. We look forward to building connections that celebrate diverse stories, filmmakers and audiences from Canada and around the world.

TIFF26 | September 10–20, 2026
TINFF@10 | September 4–12, 2026
📍 Toronto, Canada

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs Sept 10–20, 2026.

Connecting Audiences. Celebrating Cinema.

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08/26/2026

TINFF@10 × DESTINY D. OWENS | HOLLYWOOD CONNECT 🎬🌍

Join Destiny D. Owens, Founder of DDO PRODUCTIONS LLC, at the TINFF Market | Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit 2026 for a more intimate Hollywood Connect industry session.

Designed for a smaller group of filmmakers and creative professionals, this session creates space for industry conversation, mentorship, career insight, networking and direct engagement with Destiny around navigating independent filmmaking and the professional film and television industry.

With experience spanning HBO, Netflix, Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, independent production and higher education, Destiny brings a unique perspective from both inside the studio system and the independent filmmaking world.

📅 September 11, 2026
📍 TINFF Market Pavilion – York Woods Library, Toronto
🎟️ FREE INDUSTRY PROGRAM

CONNECT. ASK QUESTIONS. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD.

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🎬 WATCH THE OFFICIAL TINFF@10 FESTIVAL TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/nBdjribzM_A

08/26/2026

TINFF@10 × DESTINY D. OWENS | HOLLYWOOD CONNECT 🎬🇨🇦🇺🇸

TINFF is proud to welcome Destiny D. Owens, Founder of DDO PRODUCTIONS LLC, to the TINFF Market | Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit 2026 for a special Hollywood Connect session during Canadian Screen Industry Day.

Drawing from her experience across independent filmmaking, studio production, post-production and visual effects, Destiny will share practical insights on navigating the professional screen industry, building a sustainable career, and understanding how independent creators can position themselves for opportunities within larger film and television environments.

Her industry experience includes work with HBO, Netflix, Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, and other major entertainment organizations.

📅 September 10, 2026
📍 York Woods Library Theatre, Toronto
🎟️ FREE INDUSTRY PROGRAM

HOLLYWOOD CONNECT — CONNECTING CANADIAN TALENT TO GLOBAL INDUSTRY PATHWAYS.

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🎬 WATCH THE OFFICIAL TINFF@10 FESTIVAL TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/nBdjribzM_A

08/26/2026

TINFF@10 × ACTRA TORONTO 🎬🇨🇦

TINFF is proud to welcome ACTRA Toronto to the TINFF Market | Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit 2026 for our special Canadian Screen Industry Day.

ACTRA Toronto joins leading Canadian unions, guilds, and screen industry organizations for a day dedicated to connecting filmmakers, performers, producers, and emerging talent directly with Canada's screen industry.

Learn more about ACTRA Toronto, professional opportunities for performers, membership pathways, and navigating Canada's film and television industry—followed by an opportunity to connect directly during networking at the TINFF Market Pavilion.

📅 September 10, 2026
📍 York Woods Library Theatre & TINFF Market Pavilion, Toronto
🎟️ FREE INDUSTRY PROGRAM

TINFF@10 — Connecting Talent. Building Careers. Creating Opportunities.

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🎬 WATCH THE OFFICIAL TINFF@10 FESTIVAL TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/nBdjribzM_A

08/26/2026

TINFF@10 × WRITERS GUILD OF CANADA (WGC) 🎬🇨🇦

TINFF is pleased to welcome Aaron Unrau, Manager of Industrial Relations at the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC), to the TINFF Market | Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit 2026 for our special Canadian Screen Industry Day.

FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN

The Professional Screenwriter in Canada

Aaron will share insights into the role of the Writers Guild of Canada, professional screenwriting in Canada, collective agreements, industry standards, and pathways for writers navigating Canada's film and television industry.

📅 September 10, 2026
📍 York Woods Library Theatre & TINFF Market Pavilion, Toronto
🎟️ FREE INDUSTRY PROGRAM

Join us for this opportunity to learn, connect, and engage directly with Canada's screen industry.

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🎬 WATCH THE OFFICIAL TINFF@10 FESTIVAL TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/nBdjribzM_A

08/26/2026

TINFF@10 × NABET 700-M UNIFOR 🎬🇨🇦

TINFF is excited to welcome Samantha from NABET 700-M UNIFOR to the TINFF Market | Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit 2026 as part of our special Canadian Screen Industry Day.

Samantha will connect with filmmakers and screen professionals to share insights into NABET 700-M UNIFOR, career and membership pathways, and opportunities for those looking to build and advance their careers within Canada's film and television industry.

📅 September 10, 2026
📍 York Woods Library Theatre & TINFF Market Pavilion, Toronto
🎟️ FREE INDUSTRY PROGRAM

Celebrating TINFF@10 by connecting talent directly with the unions, guilds, and organizations helping shape Canada's screen industry.

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🎬 WATCH THE OFFICIAL TINFF@10 FESTIVAL TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/nBdjribzM_A

08/22/2026

THE CREATIVE JOURNEY | BEYOND THE SCREENING

Meet Jennifer Whitney, Public Relations Director & Film Festival Strategist at Motivate Pictures, joining the Global Screen Industry Leaders Panel at the TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit 2026.

Drawing from three decades of business, relationship-building and strategic communication experience, Jennifer will share insights into how independent filmmakers can use film festival strategy, publicity, audience engagement and industry relationships to build visibility and create opportunities beyond the screening.

GLOBAL SCREEN INDUSTRY LEADERS PANEL
The Future of Film: Storytelling, Industry & Global Collaboration

September 7, 2026 | Virtual
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT (Toronto)

Featured Industry Guest:
Jennifer Whitney
Public Relations Director & Film Festival Strategist
Motivate Pictures

TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit 2026
September 7–11, 2026

Registration & Program Information:
CBDFMarket.com

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08/19/2026