“THE RESUME”

Produced by Adetola Tamunokubie and Value Board Media

When a highly qualified Nigerian newcomer is repeatedly overlooked by a biased hiring system, she makes the unthinkable choice to abandon her birth name in a desperate bid for employment, only to discover that the opportunity she fought for comes at the cost of her identity. To be seen, she had to become someone else.

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ABOUT ADETOLA TAMUNOKUBIE and VALUE BOARD MEDIA

Adetola Tamunokubie is an Edmonton-based Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker, producer, and storyteller with over two decades of experience in film, television, and documentary. Her credits include The Resume, Walking in Our Shoes, and the Nigerian dramas Family Puzzle, Truly Single, and Circles of Life.

Her work explores cultural identity, human resilience, and authentic human experiences, with a focus on stories that connect audiences across cultures. Guided by a strong creative vision and production leadership, Adetola is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and bringing meaningful, compelling stories to the screen.

Passionate about nurturing emerging storytellers, she has also served as a mentor with the University of British Columbia’s Storytelling for Change program, supporting creators in using storytelling to inspire connection, understanding, and social impact.

Produced with the generous support of the City of Edmonton’s Anti-Racism Grant Program, the Alberta Anti-Racism Grant Program and FAVA.

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