FilmOne Entertainment Selected as Nigeria’s Sole Representative at Inaugural TIFF: The Market

FilmOne Entertainment, Nigeria's top film distribution and entertainment firm, has been chosen as the country's sole representative at the inaugural Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF): The Market. This market, running from September 10–16, 2026, alongside the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, unites over 130 buyers from 49 nations, with only six African companies invited to take part.

FilmOne stands as the exclusive distributor for Nigeria in this select group, which also includes Filmfinity, Sun Africa Group, Forefront Media Group, Digicine Motion Pictures/Studios from South Africa, and Hakka Distribution of Tunisia.

FilmOne's inclusion signifies Nigeria's prominent position in Africa's largest film industry by output. The company's representatives from Toronto will engage with international sellers and industry stakeholders to acquire fresh titles, establish distribution alliances, and broaden African cinema's reach. Central to these discussions will be Nollywood content, as FilmOne aims to strengthen the representation of African cinema.

In announcing their participation, FilmOne stated, "Nigeria has a seat at the table. From September 10–16 in Toronto, we’re here to buy, to build, and to keep opening the door wider for African cinema." The firm operates Filmhouse Cinemas across Nigeria and distributes both local and international titles to African audiences, continually striving to create paths for Nigerian and African stories to reach global markets.