Tolu is the co-founder of Story Compounds, a vibrant production company and consultancy that focuses on film, television, and immersive media. The company is dedicated to amplifying untold stories from the global majority that have universal resonance, with several projects currently in commissioned development.
"THE MEDALLION," commissioned by BFI Doc Society. The film has received critical acclaim with official selections at IDA, Cinema Honours, and the Golden Gate Awards, where it took home a win. It has been acquired for global distribution by Condé Nast Entertainment.
She also served as Executive Producer for Media Trust, creating groundbreaking content for incredible charities. For her films, she was honoured at the Smiles Charity Awards (known as the Oscars of the charity world), winning the GOLD Award for Best Film With Fair Checks, which screened in Cannes this year as part of DiversityatCannes.
Recognised as an emerging industry leader, Tolu was selected for Film London's Breaking the Glass Ceiling 2023 cohort, collaborating with leading figures such as Jay Hunt (Creative Director, Apple TV) and Eva Yates (Film Director). In 2025, she was named a Breakthrough Leader by The TV Collective and voted among the Top 50 Black Female Game Changers in Media.
Tolu’s thought leadership in policy and representation has seen her speak at numerous high-level forums. Her work and insights have been featured in prominent publications such as British Cinematographer, Screen Daily, Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and Broadcast Magazine, where she continues to contribute to vital industry conversations and solutions.
A respected advocate for equity and inclusion in the creative industries, BAFTA Connect member, British Screen Forum FUTURE LEADER, Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre 'Industry Champion', Film and TV Charity IPP panel member, Board Member at Reclaim the Frame, Jury Member for KIFF Film Festival, ScreenSkills Film Council member.