Tolu Stedford

Chief Executive Officer, Story Compound, Producer, Compound Productions

She 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.

Recognised as an emerging industry leader, Tolu was selected for Film London's Breaking the Glass Ceiling 2023 cohort, she was named a Breakthrough Leader by The TV Collective 2025, WFTV Fearless leader and voted among the Top 50 Black Female Gamechangers in Media.

Tolu’s thought leadership in policy and representation has seen her speak at numerous high-level forums.

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.