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The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) and Blue Pictures Entertainment Nigeria have signed a partnership agreement that will not only bridge the gap but also facilitate collaboration between the Canadian and Nigerian film industries.
Mrs. Joy Odiete, President, CEO, and Founder of Blue Pictures Entertainment, Cinema, Production & Distribution Nigeria, and Mr. Isioro T. Jaboro, President, CEO, and Founder of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) and the Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival (BINFF), reached this partnership agreement after several meetings in Toronto, followed by a meeting with Mr. Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton, Ontario, and staff earlier this year.
Mrs. Joy Odiete will Chair the Advisory Board for TINFF and BINFF. She brings a wealth of experience haven worked in film and entertainment as a film producer, cinema exhibitor, film aggregator & Sales Agent, executive producer, and film distributor for over 20 years. Mrs. Odiete’s leadership and knowledge will be invaluable in guiding the festivals towards greater success and recognition in the international film community. Her passion for showcasing diverse and unique voices in cinema will surely elevate the programming for both festivals.
TINFF’s vision is to use its platform to develop, promote, and provide opportunities for independent creatives in both the Canadian and Nigerian-Nollywood movie industries, as well as to celebrate diversity and inclusion through film. TINFF made it possible for independent filmmakers from around the world to participate in its event and discover Toronto’s richness over the last seven years.
With our accreditation as a Telefilm Canada and Canadian Screen Awards qualifying festival, as well as our recent expansion into Brampton as the Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival (BINFF), we are confident that this collaboration between TINFF/BINFF Canada and Blue Pictures Entertainment Nigeria will contribute to and further expand our shared vision, goal, and mission of promoting arts and culture in Canada and Nigeria.
