Nigerian filmmaker and producer Todimu Adegoke has been selected to participate in the 2026 European Film Market (EFM) Toolbox Programme, a prestigious international initiative held alongside the Berlinale.
The programme is designed to support underrepresented producers from around the world by offering first-hand access to the global film market and equipping participants with the tools needed to advance their careers internationally.
The EFM Toolbox Programme is a highly selective, tailor-made initiative that combines one-on-one mentorship from experienced industry professionals with in-depth market training.
The programme runs between November 2025 and February 2026, combining virtual sessions with in-person sessions in Berlin, where emerging producers engage with international buyers, financiers and collaborators.
Unlike open-call programmes, participants are nominated by partner organisations rather than selected directly by the EFM.
Adegoke was nominated by Joy Efe Odiete, the award-winning CEO of Blue Pictures Entertainment and a veteran African film distributor, producer and sales agent with over two decades of experience in the film ecosystem.
Odiete has played a pivotal role in promoting African cinema globally and fostering new talent through platforms such as the NextGen Initiative and the biennial NextGen Mini Conference, which equips emerging filmmakers with industry knowledge, mentorship and pitching opportunities.
With his selection into the EFM Toolbox Programme, Todimu Adegoke joins a global cohort of producers poised to deepen their engagement with the international film marketplace, strengthen cross-cultural collaborations and contribute to the evolving landscape of world cinema.
The programme is designed to support underrepresented producers from around the world by offering first-hand access to the global film market and equipping participants with the tools needed to advance their careers internationally.
The EFM Toolbox Programme is a highly selective, tailor-made initiative that combines one-on-one mentorship from experienced industry professionals with in-depth market training.
The programme runs between November 2025 and February 2026, combining virtual sessions with in-person sessions in Berlin, where emerging producers engage with international buyers, financiers and collaborators.
Unlike open-call programmes, participants are nominated by partner organisations rather than selected directly by the EFM.
Adegoke was nominated by Joy Efe Odiete, the award-winning CEO of Blue Pictures Entertainment and a veteran African film distributor, producer and sales agent with over two decades of experience in the film ecosystem.
Odiete has played a pivotal role in promoting African cinema globally and fostering new talent through platforms such as the NextGen Initiative and the biennial NextGen Mini Conference, which equips emerging filmmakers with industry knowledge, mentorship and pitching opportunities.
With his selection into the EFM Toolbox Programme, Todimu Adegoke joins a global cohort of producers poised to deepen their engagement with the international film marketplace, strengthen cross-cultural collaborations and contribute to the evolving landscape of world cinema.
