tra Public Relations

tolu rachael akisanya

Film & TV Publicist | Awards Specialist | Communications Consultant | Campaign Strategist

I’m a PR consultant specialising in film and television, working across independent productions and major studios on releases, festivals, premieres, talent profiling and awards campaigns.

My work includes leading and supporting press strategy, managing talent and filmmaker relations, and supporting awards campaigns across BAFTA, AMPAS and UK craft guilds. I’ve worked across major festival platforms, including the BFI London Film Festival, and delivered press strategies, talent positioning and industry engagement.

Film & TV Publicity

Campaigns spanning development, festivals, theatrical and home entertainment releases, alongside corporate communications and profile building for production companies and organisations.

Craft & HOD PR

Strategic publicity, profile-building and industry positioning for filmmakers, heads of department, behind-the-camera talent and

Awards Campaigning

Film and television awards strategy and campaign support across BAFTA and Academy Awards, with a focus on UK guild visibility and industry engagement.

press coverage

Variety

Producer Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor on Her Directorial Debut ‘Dreamers,’ What to Expect From Ashley Walters’ ‘Animol’ and the London-Based ‘Goonies’ Film She’s Developing

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Glamour

Blind Matchmakers combats negative stereotypes about dating with a disability

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Black Ballad

It’s Time We Accept That “Black Excellence” Won’t Lead To Black Liberation

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Deadline

180 Studios To Open Cinema Space With ‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’ Residency

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Broadcast

Tamara Howe is first recipient of The TV Collective’s Flowers

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Attitude

‘It carved out a space for Black lesbian stories on screen’: The Watermelon Woman returns to cinema

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Screen Daily

We Are Parable on building consistent, UK-wide Black cinema programming

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The Voice

We Are Parable Brings Immersive Black Cinema to the regions

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Televisual

Good Gate Media adds to leadership team

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The British Blacklist

Out Of Africa: HBO Max Picks Up Nigerian Psychological Thriller ‘The Weekend’

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The Fan Carpet

Independent Post-Production Studio DISAUTHORITY Partners with Girls On Film Awards to Sponsor New Best Editing Category

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Film Stories

Sticks & Stones, a new British horror film, unveils cast

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