Our Story
INNER CITY FILMS (ICF), founded by award-winning director and producer Alfons Adetuyi, is an independent production company based in Toronto, Canada, with a global reach and a bold creative vision. With over 25 years of experience, ICF specializes in international co-productions and proudly initiated the first official Canada/South Africa co-production. Our productions have been sold in over 60 countries and continue to attract internationally recognized talent and trusted industry partners.
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At the heart of ICF is a commitment to powerful, human-centered storytelling that reflects the richness and diversity of the world we live in. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work—both in front of and behind the camera—amplifying underrepresented voices and crafting memorable characters that resonate with global audiences.
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ICF’s track record includes high-quality, award-winning feature films and television series that have aired on platforms such as Amazon, Netflix, Oxygen, Sony Pictures (US), eOne (UK), and Wild Bunch (Europe). Our broadcast, development, and production collaborators have included CBC, BellMedia, CTV, SPACE, Discovery, SuperChannel, Bravo, SABC, Telefilm Canada, Canadian Media Fund, and Ontario Creates—demonstrating the strength and breadth of our industry relationships.
Our Affiliates
Inner City Films has fostered a culture of collaboration, recognizing the immense value in partnering with trusted affiliates to expand creative horizons and seize business opportunities both domestically and internationally.
We proudly work with an evolving network of Co-production and Joint-venture partners across Canada, South Africa, Luxembourg, the UK, and the US—building strong production relationships that reflect our global perspective and shared creative ambitions. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to developing new alliances that support diverse storytelling, cross-cultural exchange, and meaningful, market-driven content for audiences around the world.
