About the Summit
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About the CBDF Market Summit
The CBDF Market Summit is the official industry marketplace held annually as part of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) and the broader TINFF ecosystem each September. The Summit serves as a dynamic platform where filmmakers, producers, distributors, investors, institutions, and creative professionals from around the world come together to engage in industry dialogue, project development, networking, and international collaboration. Designed to bridge markets and create meaningful connections, the CBDF Market Summit plays a key role in supporting the growth and global positioning of diverse film industries within Canada and beyond.
A Global Industry Platform
Originally established to connect international film industry stakeholders with the Canadian market, the CBDF Market Summit has rapidly evolved into a dynamic and inclusive platform attracting participants from Canada, the United States, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Today, the Market serves as a central meeting point for professionals seeking to build partnerships, explore co-production opportunities, and engage with global film communities within a multicultural and collaborative environment.
Part of the TINFF Ecosystem
The CBDF Market Summit operates within the TINFF ecosystem, which includes:
• Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF)
• Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival (BINFF)
• The International Comedy & Art Film Festival (TICAFF)
Together, these platforms support film exhibition, industry engagement, cultural exchange, and global collaboration, creating a comprehensive environment for filmmakers and industry professionals.
Industry Programming
The CBDF Market Summit features curated programming designed to support creative and professional development across the film industry.
Key activities include:
• Filmmakers Roundtable Discussions
• Writers & Story Development Sessions
• Music & Film Score Conversations
• Project Showcase & Market Presentations
• Producers & Production Collaboration Forum
• Co-Production Collaboration Discussions
• Industry Networking Sessions
• 1-on-1 Meetings with Cinematic Box Distribution Canada
These sessions provide opportunities for participants to exchange ideas, develop projects, and build meaningful industry relationships.
TINFF Distribution Ecosystem
TINFF Distribution Ecosystem
A key component of the Market is its connection to the TINFF distribution ecosystem, providing pathways beyond festival screenings.
Through Cinematic Box Distribution Canada (CBDC), participants gain access to:
• Eligible Worldwide Distribution under the Canada Media Fund (CMF)
• Telefilm Canada–recognized distribution for the English and French market
• Financing and distribution pathways supporting projects of up to $3.5 million
This creates real opportunities for both Canadian productions and official treaty co-productions with Canada, enabling filmmakers and producers to align their projects with Canadian funding frameworks and expand into international markets.
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Festival Experience
As part of the TINFF experience, CBDF Market delegates also gain access to key festival programs that enhance networking and visibility, including:
• TINFF Fashion Week, connecting fashion and film creatives
• TINFF Red Carpet Experience, offering media exposure and industry visibility
• TINFF Closing Gala Awards, celebrating excellence in global cinema
This integration provides a complete festival and market experience, combining industry engagement with cultural celebration.
Our Mission
The CBDF Market Summit is committed to fostering collaboration between Canada and international film industries, creating opportunities for:
• Co-production partnerships
• Resource sharing
• Project development
• Cross-distribution
• Global storytelling
The goal is to build a platform where diverse voices can connect, collaborate, and contribute to the growth of the global film industry.
Join the CBDF Market Summit
Whether attending as a filmmaker, industry professional, institution, or creative entrepreneur, the CBDF Market Summit offers a space to connect, collaborate, and grow within a global film community.
PRESENTERS & SPEAKERS
CBDF Market 2025 Edition
We are pleased to announce the confirmed industry professionals
Virtual On Line
Marketing, Distribution & Festivals
Hosted by: DR. REBEKAH LOUISA SMITH
In Person
Wind up & the PITCH
Presented by: BACKSTAGE
In Conversation: THE APPRENTICE
Moderated by: RYAN SINGH
A Sound of MUSIC
Facilitator: FIL MARTINO
Workshop
Behind the Camera: SETTING THE MOOD
Presented by Canada Film Equipment
Facilitator: MICHAEL JARI DAVIDSON
Workshop
In Front of the Camera
Facilitators: CATHERINE MCNALLY / JESSICA MYRIE
Masters of Ceremony
September 10
CHAZZ OKPARANTA
September 11
MICHAELANGELO MASANGKAY
More to come!
2025 MARKET SUMMIT SCHEDULE
Latest Update...
TUESDAY, September 9, 2025
4:00P to 5:30P Virtual Online Panel
Marketing, Distribution & Festivals
moderated by: Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith
with Antonio Ienco, Isioro T. Jaboro,
Alex Jordan, Nick Solowski
WEDNESDAY, September 10, 2025
The Day's Master of Ceremony
Chazz Okparanta
12:00P to 2:00P Registration/Networking
2:00P to 3:00P Panel 1
Wind Up & The Pitch
presented by: BACKSTAGE
with Trevon Buccione, Nick Eddy,
Veronika Homer, Connor LaRocque
3:00P to 3:30P Break
3:30P to 5:00P Panel 2
In Conversation: THE APPRENTICE
moderated by: [ TBA ]
with Daniel Bekerman (Producer);
Catherine McNally (Mary Anne Trump)
THURSDAY, September 11, 2025
12:00P to 5:30P EXPO
on display: BFL Canada, Creative Arts Financial, SONY, BACKSTAGE, Connekt Film
The Day's Master of Ceremony
Michaelangelo Masangkay
12:30P to 1:45P Workshop 1
Behind the Camera: Setting the Mood
presented by Canada Film Equipment
with Michael Jari Davidson
1:45P to 3:00P Panel 3
A Sound of Music
moderated by: Fil Martino
with Ralph Singh, Adam Sewell, Dalton Bovin
3:15P to 3:30P Break
3:30P to 4:45P Workshop 2
In Front of the Camera
presented by: Catherine McNally & Jessica Myrie
Location: York Woods
1785 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON M3N 1M6
Meet the Team
TINFF & BINFF in collaboration with MARKD Productions have come together to bring you CBDF Market Summit for 2025.
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Isioro T. Jaboro (TJ)
TINFF - President & Founder
Matt Worthington
MARKD Prod. - CoFounder
Victoria K. Jaboro (Tori)
TINFF - V.P. & Co-Founder
Robert Crowley Smith
MARKD Prod. - CoFounder
TINFF - Advisory Board Pres.
Kevin Romano Huhn
MARKD Prod. - CoFounder
PREVIOUS EVENTS
2024 PRESENTERS & SPEAKERS
2023 PRESENTERS & SPEAKERS
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2022 / 2021
Content revolution: Can the Nollywood market take on the World?
SCREENINGS & TALENT
The TINFF & IBDFF red carpet welcomed the world premieres and special screenings of the most highly anticipated film and series in 2021 / 2022.
TINFF 2022: ALMAJIRI – World Premier
Almajiri was the Closing Film and the Executive Producer and A-list star AY Makun was at Red Carpet & Screening
Directed by - Toka McBaror
IBDFF 2022 – Won Best Picture: Jim Button and the Wild 13 – Premiered
Directed by - Dennis Gansel
To protect Morrowland from another threat, Jim and Luke have to set off on a dangerous journey. On their adventure, Jim's most fervent wish might also come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.
TINFF 2022: Underbelly (the Journey) Premiered at TINFF 2022 – Won Best Picture
Directed by - Toka McBaror
BRIDGING THE GAP Conference (BTGC)
Canada (Brampton), Nigerian Government with Media Mastermind,
(Panelists & Keynotes Speakers)
Catch up on the sessions you missed on CBDFM Summit | TINFF Bridging the Gap Conference! (BTGC) 2021 & 2022 edition
2021 / 2022 TINFF Bridging The Gap Conference - (BTGC) Media Mastermind Keynotes presented by The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival- TINFF brought together some of the best from the Canadian film industry and the Nigerian- Nollywood film industry to discuss the ways of bridging the gap and create opportunities and economic development through production, distribution and many more.
Be inspired by top leaders in the world of film and TV entertainment as they share their vision of the future.
BTGC - Talks
The Bridging The Gap Conference! (BTGC) The 2021 / 2022 series of BTG Conference Talks cover drama, unscripted, market, grants, documentaries and more.
Whatever the genre, and the format, you'll discover it first at CBDFM | Brampton 2023, with our line-up of A-list Film and TV executives. Inspire your business and celebrate innovation, creativity, and purpose.
TINFF 2022 | BRIDGING THE GAP Conference (BTGC)
Canada - Brampton & Nollywood Industry Media Mastermind & Keynotes Speakers
(Keynote Speaker) Frances Bradshaw
Senior Advisor- Special Projects Office of the Mayor City of Brampton
(Keynote Speaker)
Mike Ciuffini
Specialist,Film Services|Tourism & Special Events| Strategic Communications, Culture & Events City of Brampton
(Panelist | Speaker)
Erica Henry-Jackman MPPAL Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office
City of Brampton
(Keynote Speaker)
Mayor Patrick Brown
City of Brampton
(Guest Speaker)
Councillor Michael Palleschi - Region of Peel
Joy (Achele) Osiagwu
Media and Public Relations Associate at Nigeria High Commission Ottawa
MBA Media Leadership
CHSDonald Egbufor
2nd Secretary Nigerian High Commission Ottawa
(Keynote Speaker)
(His Excellency)
Mr. Adeyinka Asekun
Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada
(Panelist / Keynote Speaker)
Chazz Okparanta:CLU,CHS
President of CHAZZ Financial
(Moderator)
Dr. Daniel Onaifo (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Western University
(Panelist | Speaker)
Bianca Nastasi
Business Planning Consultant |Business Banking|Ontario East|CIBC
(Panelist | Speaker)
Ashif Mohamed
Director, CIBC Business Banking
(Panelist | Speaker | Host)
Isioro Tokunbo Jaboro (TJ)
Founder |President | Executive Artistc Director of TINFF | IBDFF | Black Actors & Film Guild Canada
(Panelist | Speaker)
Ayodeji R. Makun (AY)
Nigerian- Nollywood's actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director.
(Panelist | Speaker)
Titi Kuti
Nigerian - Nollywood actor, film producer, model, and television host.
BTG Conference Diversity Talks 2022
Canada and Nollywood industry experts’ government representatives from the City of Brampton, Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates, Canadian Heritage, NFB Canada, CHAZZ Financial, CIBC Banking, TINFF and streamers share their Diversity & Inclusion focused programming, financing, acquisition and commissioning strategies. This session expands on their targets, and their investment and discusses their measures to drive increased representation both on and off-screen.
TINFF 2021 | BRIDGING THE GAP Conference (BTGC)
Canadian Industry Media Mastermind & Keynotes Speakers
(Panelist | Speaker)
Rohan Fernando
Producer at the National Film Board of Canada’s Quebec-Atlantic studio.
(Panelist | Speaker)
Fabrice Ravier (MTL):
Telefilm Canada - Inclusive Initiavies Advisor and Investment Analyst, Business Affairs Conseiller
(Panelist | Speaker)
Ivonete de Sousa
Ontario Creates
Consultant (Film & TV), Industry Initiatives
(Panelist | Speaker)
Teri Snelgrove
is a Producer at the National Film Board of Canada’s BC & Yukon Studio.
(Panelist | Speaker)
Erica Henry-Jackman MPPAL Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office
City of Brampton
(Moderator | Host)
Kathryn Fasegha
Writer/Director
(Moderator | Co-host)
Peter Wolfl, P.Eng, MBA,
C/VP Level Major Account Sales | Revenue Generator | Strategic Business Development
(Panelist | Keynote Speaker)
Chazz Okparanta
CLU,CHS President of
CHAZZ Financial
(Panelist | Speaker | Host)
Isioro Tokunbo Jaboro (TJ)
Founder |President | Executive Artistc Director of TINFF | IBDFF | Black Actors & Film Guild Canada
TINFF 2021 | BRIDGING THE GAP Conference (BTGC)
Nollywood Industry Media Mastermind & Keynotes Speakers
(Panelist | Speaker)
Emeka-Rollas President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN)
(Panelist | Speaker)
Pmo Anyiam-osigwe
Creative Director, Founder: The Africa Movie Academy Awards, (AMAA), President Association of Movie Producers Nigeria, Writer,Filmmaker,Lawyer,ChatShow Host .
(Panelist | Speaker)
Victor Okhai
National President Directors Guild of Nigeria
(Panelist | Keynote Speaker)
Alhaji Adedayo Thomas:
The Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVSB), Nigeria
(Panelist | Speaker)
Patrick Lee:
Head of Operations Viva Cinemas Nigeria
(Panelist |Speaker)
Lancelot O. Imasuen Nigerian- Nollywood Film Director and Producer.
(Panelist |Speaker)
Iyen Agbonifo- Obaseki Costume designer | Art Director | Ex- President- Creative Designer’s Guild of Nigeria
(Moderator | Host)
Ijeoma Onah
SuperTV & Founder, Nigerian International Film & TVSummit (Lagos, LA, Paris & Toronto) Ag.CEO & Director Content Partnerships SuperTV
(Panelist |Speaker)
Fidelis Duker
Founder | Festival Director of Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF)
