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We connect creative people, give their work a platform, & invite the world to discover Halton region as a destination for future creative projects.

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Here’s a glimpse of our time at the TINFF@10 / CBDF Market Summit and the Filmmaker’s Connect session.

We were proud to be there; building partnerships, strengthening relationships, and connecting with filmmakers and industry experts from around the world as we prepare for the Halton Arts & Film Festival in July 2027.

Because great festivals begin long before the red carpet.

Follow @HAFFestival cause the countdown has begun.

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#ComingSoon taken in Milton, Ontario, Canada by @haffestival

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Before our first festival, the HAFF community is already forming.

Here are some filmmakers, creators, and industry friends who stopped by to say hello, connect, and be part of the HAFF journey. ❤️

These moments at TINFF@10 @tinffestival reminded us why we’re building this festival in the first place:

To bring people together through the power of film and art.

Halton Arts & Film Festival (HAFF)

📍 Halton Region, Ontario (multiple cities)

🎬 Inaugural Festival | July 2027

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#ComingSoon taken in Oakville, Ontario, Canada by @haffestival

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Honoured to partner with TINFF as they celebrate 10yrs of diverse voices & stories.

Reposted from @tinffestival TINFF MARKET | CBDF MARKET SUMMIT 2026

We are proud to recognize the Official Partners & Sponsors supporting the 4th edition of the TINFF Market | Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit, presented as part of the historic 10th anniversary of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF).

TINFF@10 Festival: September 4–12, 2026
TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit: September 7–12, 2026
Toronto & Brampton, Ontario + Online

The 2026 Market brings together Canadian and international filmmakers, producers, writers, performers, distributors, funders, broadcasters, guilds, unions and industry leaders for professional development, market access, mentorship, collaboration and global industry connections.

2026 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Film Screenings & Filmmaker Q&As
Canadian & International Industry Panels
Canadian Screen Industry Day
TINFF Market Pavilion & One-on-One Industry Meetings
Producer & Writers Sessions
Distribution Connect
Global Distribution & Co-Production Conversations
Hollywood Connect
Women in Film
Creative Business & Industry Sessions
Industry Networking & Market Connections
Fashion, Culture & Creative Experiences
TINFF@10 Closing Gala Awards — September 12

We extend our sincere appreciation to our government supporters, official partners, sponsors, industry organizations, guilds, unions and media partners whose support continues to strengthen the TINFF ecosystem and expand opportunities for independent and diverse storytellers.

From Canada to Africa and the world, the TINFF Market continues to build meaningful bridges between storytelling, business, talent, financing, distribution and global opportunity.

INTRODUCE • EDUCATE • MENTOR • CONNECT • CELEBRATE

Registration, program information and updates:
www.canadafilmmarket.com

Welcome to the TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit 2026.

#TINFFMarket #CBDFMarketSummit #TINFF2026 #TINFF10 #CanadianScreenIndustry FilmMarket FilmIndustry IndependentFilm GlobalCinema Nollywood CanadianCreators FilmDistribution CoProduction CreativeIndustries TorontoFilm OntarioFilm GlobalS taken in Yorkwoods Library Theatre by @haffestival

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The countdown to HAFF 2027 is officially on!

300 days until the stories begin. Will yours be one of them?

🎥 Filmmakers
🎨 Artists
🎭 Performers
📸 Creatives
🌍 Industry professionals
✨ Audiences ready to discover something new

Submissions are OPEN on FilmFreeway! @filmfreeway

Submit your work via the link in our bio.

HAFF — CONNECT. SHOWCASE & CELEBRATE. DISCOVER.

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#ComingSoon taken in Burlington, Ontario by @haffestival

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🚨 CREATIVES — THIS IS YOUR SIGN. 🚨

⏳ 2 DAYS.
🎬 FIRST DEADLINE.
🔥 DON’T MISS EARLY BIRD.

Your story. Your vision. Your project on the festival screen.

The Halton Arts & Film Festival Early Bird deadline is almost here.

Click the link in our bio and submit before the clock runs out. ⏰

👉 FilmFreeway.com/HAFFestival

Tag a creative who needs to see this. 👇

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We came. We connected. We left our mark.

Proud to have been on the red carpet as a partner at TINFF@10 @tinffestival — we celebrated 10 years of diverse stories, cinema, culture, and community.

And now… it’s our turn.

The Halton Arts & Film Festival (HAFF) is coming to the Halton Region of Ontario in July 2027 for our inaugural festival.

New voices. Bold stories. Fresh energy.
From Halton to the world — and from the world to Halton.

The countdown has officially begun. ⏳🎬

Follow @HAFFestival. You’ll want to be here.

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As the founder of @haffestival and @debsamtv I, was honoured to moderate this inspiring session on WOMEN IN FILM!

Such a powerful conversation about women, creativity, entrepreneurship, public relations, budgeting, and creating greater opportunities in the film industry.

Thank you to the amazing panelists for sharing your voices, experiences, and insights.

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I'm glad to be part of this timely global conversation on the future of film, storytelling and collaboration. And also pleased to see @haffestival collaborating as a partner in this year’s TINFF Market | Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit.

Join us on September 7th

Reposted from @tinffestival GLOBAL SCREEN INDUSTRY LEADERS PANEL

The Future of Film: Storytelling, Industry & Global Collaboration

Join TINFF MARKET | Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit 2026 for a global conversation bringing together screen industry leaders from Canada, the United States, Africa and beyond to discuss the future of storytelling, industry development and international collaboration.

Monday, September 7, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM ET
Virtual Session

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Rani Naamani
Head of Animation, Netflix | Voting Member, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | USA

Chazz Okparanta
President & CEO, Chazz Capital Assets & Chazz Financial Inc. | Canada

Juliet Ibrahim
Award-Winning Actress, Director, Filmmaker & Creative Entrepreneur | Founder, Jalent Africa | Ghana

Destiny D. Owens, MFA
Founder & CEO, DDO Productions | VFX Coordinator, Warner Bros. | USA

Jennifer Whitney
Public Relations Director & Film Festival Strategist, Motivate Pictures | USA

Maurice “Mō” Moore
Founder & CEO, Motivate Pictures | Screenwriter • Director • Actor | USA

Zulumoke Oyibo
Co-Founder, KAVA | Film Producer & Media Executive | Nigeria

Tahirah J. Brooks
Director of Marketing & Co-Founder, BP Legacy Productions LLC | Texas, USA

MODERATORS

Owen Gee
Award-Winning Filmmaker & Comedian | Nigeria

Amaka Samuel-Okon
Award-Winning Film Producer & Creative Entrepreneur, DEBSAM Productions | Canada

FREE REGISTRATION

Register for TINFF Market | CBDF Market Summit 2026: https://www.canadafilmmarket.com/

TINFF MARKET | CANADA BLACK & DIVERSITY FILM MARKET SUMMIT
September 7–11, 2026 | Toronto + Virtual

#TINFFMarket #CBDFMarketSummit #TINFF2026 #GlobalScreenIndustry #FilmIndustry GlobalCinema Storytelling FilmBusiness CanadaFilmMarket AfricanCinema taken in Zoom Online by @haffestival

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THE JOURNEY TO HAFF 2027 STARTS NOW!

Dear Creatives,

The stage is set.

Submit your work to the Halton Arts & Film Festival (HAFF) and take advantage of our Early Bird Deadline before September 30, 2026.

HAFF is a space to connect creative people, showcase and celebrate creative works, and invite the world to discover the Halton Region of Ontario, Canada.

Click the link in our bio and submit now via @filmfreeway

Your story deserves to be seen.
Your work deserves to be celebrated.
Your journey could begin here.

🎬 Early Bird Deadline: September 30, 2026

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Every creative has asked at least one of these questions...

“Where do I meet my people?”
“How do I get my work seen?”
“Who understands what I’m building?”

Sometimes the answer isn’t another social media post or a message in your inbox.

Sometimes it’s showing up.

We’re creating a place where conversations become collaborations and ideas become opportunities.

Your next chapter could begin with one hello.

Click the link in our bio to submit your work on @filmfreeway and follow @HAFFestival for more.

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#HaltonArtsAndFilmFestival taken in Halton Region by @haffestival

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3 months ago

What creative project have you been putting off?

That film. That fashion showcase. That photo series. That artwork.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to submit your work to HAFF, consider this your sign.

Take a minute today and submit to Halton Arts & Film Festival. We can’t wait to see what you’ve been creating.

Click the link in our bio to submit.

We welcome films, visual art, fashion showcase, photography, music video, animation, podcast, and completed creative projects from emerging and established artists.

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Are you one of the creatives this festival was built for?

Different arts. One festival.

Before we tell you who this festival is for...

We’ll let the puzzle do the talking 🧩

Here’s your challenge:

✅ Follow us

✅ Find all the creative words hidden in the puzzle

✅ Tag 1–2 creatives who belong here

🏆 The FIRST 3 people to find all the hidden words will receive a special submission discount code 🎁 (1 slot is reserved for the first female 😉)

Ready?

Set?

SEARCH! 🔍

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