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Official Selection

We’re honored to announce that Maasai Eunoto has been awarded as Finalist for Best Short Film by a Female Filmmaker as well as Finalist for Best Indigenous Documentary (Local Language) at the globally recognized Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, which will be held on September 6th-13th, 2025, in Toronto Canada.

TINFF is a globally recognized festival celebrating diverse cinema, with a special focus on Nollywood, and providing a platform for filmmakers to showcase powerful, culturally rich stories.

Key Highlights

•⁠ ⁠Dates: September 6th-13th, 2025

•⁠ ⁠Location: Toronto, Canada

•⁠ ⁠Recognition: Finalist for both Best Short Film by a Female Filmmaker and Best Indigenous Documentary (Local Language) (see Nomination Page)

•⁠ ⁠Mission: The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) is recognized as a Telefilm Canada and Canadian Screen Award qualifying festival and is proudly listed on IMDb. It is committed to celebrating and promoting diverse voices in cinema, with a special focus on Nollywood (The Nigerian Film Industry) and global storytelling. TINFF provides an essential platform for filmmakers across all genres – including features, shorts, documentaries, animations, and experimental works – to showcase culturally rich and powerful stories. In addition to film screenings, TINFF hosts networking events, workshops, and panel discussions that cultivate a community passionate about enhancing the craft of storytelling.