Rising Nigerian Filmmaker Doyinsola Ajayi Makes All-Indian Cast Movie

Doyinsola T. Ajayi is an emerging filmmaker whose introduction to filmmaking started in 2023 after the Accelerate Filmmaker Project.

In an official statement, she revealed that her all-Indian film, Where Tides Meet, will be screening on the opening night of the Mississauga Fringe Festival which will be held from August 19 to August 25, 2024.

“Breaking glass ceilings and entering new territories. I directed a film with an all-Indian cast! Screening at the opening night of the Mississauga Fringe Festival.”
On handling the language barrier, Ajayi shared how she was able to navigate throughout the film’s production.

“Someone asked, “How did you manage the language barrier? Truth is, when I got this opportunity, I never saw race or language as a barrier. It was a beautiful challenge to test my skills as a director. From the beginning of the project, I was clear about what I wanted and how I wanted it and I was privileged to work with a cast that listened to me and gave me their best performance.”

Having worked in the marketing space for almost a decade, Ajayi thought it was time to explore a different career path.

Her first two short films Do or Die and Maki have been selected and nominated local and international film festivals, including Toronto International Nollywood Festivals.

In a relatively short period, Ajayi has made significant strides in the film industry, demonstrating good skill and vision, a template for other emerging female filmmakers. Her journey reflects a promising future ahead.