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Canada Black & Diversity
Film Market Summit
Canada’s Global Marketplace for Multicultural Cinema, Co-Production, and Distribution
Connecting filmmakers, distributors, streaming platforms, investors, and industry leaders across Canada, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and international markets.
Register as Delegate | Become a Partner | Explore the Market
CBDF Market Summit
Panel Discussions, Expo, Workshops Pitching & Networking opportunities!
Sept 10 - 11, 2025
Brampton & Toronto, ON
WHAT IS THE CBDF FILM MARKET
The Canada Black & Diversity Film Market (CBDF Film Market) is an international industry marketplace designed to facilitate film acquisition, co-production partnerships, financing opportunities, and global distribution.
Operating as the official industry platform of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, the market connects content creators with decision-makers across the global film industry.
WHY THE MARKET MATTERS
The global demand for multicultural and international storytelling continues to grow, yet access to structured industry markets remains limited for many creators and producers.
The CBDF Film Market bridges this gap by providing a platform where:
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films are discovered
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deals are initiated
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partnerships are formed
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global distribution opportunities are unlocked
WHO ATTENDS
The CBDF Film Market brings together:
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film distributors
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streaming platforms
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cinema exhibitors
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producers and filmmakers
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investors and financiers
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broadcasters
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industry executives
OUR ECOSYSTEM
The CBDF Film Market is part of a broader global film ecosystem led by:
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True Sail Production & Motion Pictures Inc.
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Cinematic Box Distribution Canada
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Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Together, this ecosystem connects production, discovery, market access, distribution, and audience engagement.
WHAT YOU CAN DO AT THE MARKET
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Discover new films and projects
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Meet distributors and buyers
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Participate in co-production discussions
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Attend industry panels and masterclasses
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Explore financing and investment opportunities
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Build international partnerships
GLOBAL REACH
The CBDF Film Market connects participants across:
Canada • United States • United Kingdom • Nigeria • South Africa • Caribbean • Europe
CALL TO ACTION
Join the CBDF Film Market
Be part of a global platform where stories meet opportunity.
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Register as Delegate
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Become a Partner
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Contact Us
CBDF Market Summit 2025
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ABOUT THIS YEAR
Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit
in Association with
The Canada Black & Diversity Film Market is pleased to welcome hundreds of industry professionals from around the world, including Canada, Africa, the United States, Europe, and South America. Delegates include film directors, financiers, agents, acquisition executives, distributors, film commissioners, producers, authors, and journalists, all coming together to connect, collaborate, and engage with like-minded creatives.
Attendees experience dynamic panel discussions and workshops led by industry leaders and innovators, gain insight into global film communities, and access a curated catalogue of independent films and projects—reflecting true diversity and inclusion within the broader TINFF ecosystem.
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Why
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The CBDF Market Summit
The Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit is held annually as part of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), serving as its official industry and marketplace platform.
Originally established to connect industry stakeholders from Nollywood (Nigeria’s film hub) with Canada, the market was created to foster collaboration, networking, financing, and the global promotion of Black and multicultural cinema. In just a few years, the CBDF Market Summit has grown into a dynamic international platform, attracting a diverse community of creatives and industry professionals from across the United States, Europe, Africa, and beyond.
Today, the CBDF Market Summit stands as a key destination for filmmakers, producers, distributors, and industry leaders, offering an efficient and impactful environment for development, acquisition, and networking in alignment with TINFF and its extended festival ecosystem, including BINFF.
The market provides a strong foundation for meaningful industry engagement, where film production partnerships are formed, distribution deals are initiated, and global collaborations take shape.
At its core, the CBDF Market Summit is committed to increasing opportunities for co-production and cross-border collaboration between Canada, Nollywood, and international film industries—creating a powerful advantage for stakeholders to connect, share resources, expand distribution, and reach diverse global audiences.
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