Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Welcomes Nigeria’s Broadcasting Chief Charles Ebuebu as Distinguished Guest, Sept. 6 to 13 in Toronto

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TORONTO - August 26, 2025

The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) is proud to announce Charles Ebuebu, Director-General of Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), as a featured international guest at its 2025 edition, taking place September 6–13 in Toronto.

Recognized as one of the most influential voices in global media governance, Mr. Ebuebu brings more than two decades of expertise in intellectual property, corporate law, and digital broadcasting policy. He has been instrumental in advancing Nigeria’s Digital Switchover initiative and shaping the regulatory frameworks that govern broadcasting, entertainment, and digital rights across Africa. His leadership has forged strategic alliances between government, industry, and investors, creating sustainable growth opportunities for the global creative economy.

“Charles Ebuebu’s presence at TINFF is a tremendous honour for us and for Canada’s creative industries,” said Isioro T Jaboro, Festival Founder. “His insights into the intersection of law, media, and innovation will spark valuable dialogue with filmmakers, artists, and industry leaders here in Toronto.”

Festival Highlight

Alongside Mr. Ebuebu, TINFF 2025 will host special guests at the Canada Black and Diversity Film Market Summit including: Daniel Bekerman – Acclaimed Producer (The Apprentice); Catherine McNally – Celebrated Canadian Actor (The Apprentice); Rudy Blair – Award-Winning Broadcaster & Media Personality; Fil Martino – News Anchor, AM 680; Michael Jari Davidson – Cinematographer; Ralph Singh – Universal Music Group; Morgan Pasiuk – Pacific Artists; Andrew Moodie – Actor & Playwright; Michaelangelo Masangkay – Founder of Siné Film Fest, President of Siné Institute.

Film Screenings (Sept 6–13) of bold, diverse cinema from around the world. The annual TINFF Awards Gala (Sept 13) with a red-carpet evening celebrating excellence in global filmmaking and cultural impact.

Notes to editors

About TINFF The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) is Canadian Screen Award and Telefilm qualifying globally recognized film festival based in Canada, dedicated to celebrating diverse voices in independent cinema with a strong focus on African, Caribbean, and diaspora narratives. (tinff.net) About MARKD Productions Founded by Toronto Film School alumni Kevin Romano Huhn, Robert Crowley Smith, and Matthew Worthington, MARKD Productions is a Toronto-based video production company specializing in storytelling, content development, and live production for film, television and events. (markdproductions.com)

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