TINFF + CBDF Market Summit 2026
Wed, Sep 09
|Fairview Library Theatre
The CBDF Market Summit, held during the 10th Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), connects filmmakers, producers, distributors, and investors to foster networking, collaboration, and opportunities across Canada, Africa, the Caribbean, and global film industries.
Time & Location
Sep 09, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr, North York, ON M2J 4S4, Canada
About the event
About the CBDF Market Summit
The CBDF Market Summit is designed to connect filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals with practical opportunities in collaboration, financing, and distribution. Held within the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) ecosystem, the Market provides access to global networking, project development, and cross-border co-production opportunities.
Delegates benefit from structured industry engagement, including panels, masterclasses, small group networking, and 1-on-1 meetings, while gaining exposure to the TINFF distribution ecosystem through Cinematic Box Distribution Canada (CBDC)—an Eligible Worldwide Distributor under the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and an Eligible Distributor with Telefilm Canada for the English and French market.
This positioning allows both Canadian and international participants to explore financing pathways, distribution strategies, and global market access, while leveraging TINFF’s platform for festival exposure and industry positioning, including a pathway to the Canadian Screen Awards (CSA).