Propaganda Cinema at the NFB – The World in Action
The story behind the World in Action theatrical series of propaganda films
Documentary
Explore the world of documentary—including biography, history, social and political issues, global cultures, and aboriginal topics.
Montreal World Film Festival
We've got 5 world premieres and a slew of free screenings at the 2009 Montreal World Film Festival.
Filmmaker Bill Mason inducted into Whitewater Hall of Fame
Filmmaker and canoe enthusiast Bill Mason is about to be inducted into the Whitewater Hall of Fame in Bryson City, North Carolina.
How to build a fighter airplane for $25,000 or is this guy crazy?
How do you make a fighter airplane for $25,000? The story of the making of The Defender.
Propaganda cinema at the NFB
Canada Carries On! Just six months after its creation, the National Film Board was faced with a major challenge. With the start of the Second World War, production would...
Q&A with director Garry Beitel on documentary filmmaking
Blogger Julie Matlin interviews director Garry Beitel about the world of documentary filmmaking.
Behind the Camera: The ABCs of Documentary Cinema
Behind the Camera - a website devoted to the ABCs of documentary filmmaking.
Watch: Errol Morris talk about interviewing Robert McNamara
Former US Defense Secretary, Robert McNamara, died this morning at the age of 93. In these clips, Errol Morris talks about what it was like to interview McNamara for his...
Waterlife: Catch the wave
Waterlife opens in theatres today in Toronto at the Varsity and Canada Square. Celebrate World Environment Day by watching this film about the last great fresh water supply on earth.
A rich history
In honour of our 70th anniversary this year, we’ve put up a new Web site that celebrates and highlights the NFB and its work over the past seven decades. The...
Fierce Light opens in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver on May 15
Fierce Light, Velcrow Ripper's follow-up to the award-winning documentary, Scared Sacred, opens theatrically on May 15.
3 NFB films nominated for the Banff World Television Awards
Three NFB films have been nominated for the Banff World Television Awards, which take place at the Banff World Television Festival from June 7-10. The three titles are: Roadsworth: Crossing...