TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit 2026 Industry Program
4th Annual Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit
Presented as Part of TINFF@10
September 7–11, 2026
Venue:
York Woods Library Theatre
1785 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Theme: Connect. Create. Finance. Distribute:
The TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit is the official industry market of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), bringing together filmmakers, producers, writers, directors, actors, distributors, broadcasters, investors, government agencies, guilds, unions and industry professionals from around the world.
TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit 2026
Industr Program
September 7–11, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Market Format
Virtual Market
September 7–8, 2026
In-Person Market
September 9–11, 2026
Market Location
TINFF Market Pavilion (Main Floor)
@ York Woods Library Theatre
1785 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Daily Program Highlights
Monday • September 7
Virtual Market
Theme: Opening the Global Industry Conversation
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Welcome & Market Opening
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Hollywood Connect
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AI & The Future of Independent Filmmaking
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The Creative Journey
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Global Industry Discussion & Networking
Tuesday • September 8
Virtual Market
Theme: Understanding the Global Screen Industry
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Canadian Screen Industry Forum
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Global Distribution Connect
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Distribution Connect
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Industry Discussion & Networking
Wednesday • September 9
In-Person Market
Location:
TINFF Market Pavilion (Main Floor)
@ York Woods Library Theatre
Theme: Financing, Producing & Story Development
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Market Opening & Delegate Registration
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Distribution Connect – Meet the Distributor
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Producer Lab
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Writers Lab
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Industry Consultations
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Business Networking
Thursday • September 10
Canadian Screen Industry Day
Conference Location:
York Woods Library Theatre
Marketplace Location:
TINFF Market Pavilion (Main Floor)
@ York Woods Library Theatre
Theme: Building Canada's Screen Industry. Connecting to the World.
Conference
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Government Agencies (Subject to Confirmation)
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DGC Ontario
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Writers Guild of Canada
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Hollywood Connect – Building International Careers from Canada's Screen Industry
Marketplace
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Canadian Screen Industry Marketplace
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Professional Networking
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Industry Information Tables
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One-on-One Conversations
Evening Program
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TINFF Global Co-Production Forum & Networking Reception
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Canada–Africa, Canada–United States, Canada–United Kingdom, Canada–Caribbean and International Co-Production Networking
Friday • September 11
In-Person Market
Location:
TINFF Market Pavilion (Main Floor)
@ York Woods Library Theatre
Theme: Building the Future
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Women in Film
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Nollywood–Africa Global Connect
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The Creative Journey
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Hollywood Connect – Industry Mentorship Roundtable
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Writers Pitch Forum
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Distribution Connect
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Market Closing Remarks
Throughout the Day
Distribution Connect Hub
Professional one-on-one consultations with The Cinematic Box Distribution Canada (CBDC) on Canadian distribution, CMF and Telefilm eligible distribution pathways, project readiness and future market opportunities.
Friday Evening
TINFF Industry Connect
Global Filmmakers, Writers, Talent & Industry Networking Reception
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location:
York Woods Library Theatre
Join Canadian and international filmmakers, producers, writers, directors, actors, distributors, broadcasters, investors, festival programmers, government agencies and industry professionals for the official closing networking reception of the TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit.
Theme:
Connecting Stories. Inspiring Talent. Building Global Partnerships.
Signature Programs
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Canadian Screen Industry Forum
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Canadian Screen Industry Day
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Hollywood Connect
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Nollywood–Africa Global Connect
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AI & The Future of Filmmaking
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Distribution Connect
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Global Distribution Connect
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Producer Lab
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Writers Lab
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Writers Pitch Forum
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Women in Film
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The Creative Journey
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TINFF Global Co-Production Forum & Networking Reception
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TINFF Industry Connect
Who Should Attend?
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Filmmakers
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Producers
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Writers
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Directors
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Actors & Talent
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Production Companies
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Distributors
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Broadcasters & Streaming Platforms
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Sales Agents
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Investors & Financiers
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Government Agencies
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Guilds & Industry Organizations
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Film Students & Emerging Creators
The TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit 2026 is where Canada's screen industry connects with the global film community to create new partnerships, explore financing and distribution opportunities, develop international co-productions, and build the future of independent filmmaking.