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#MyNFB : Brought Together by the Beastly Blackfly

#MyNFB : Brought Together by the Beastly Blackfly

My father was born in Ontario, the province that doesn’t have traditional seasons like summer, fall and winter, but rather measures time by which blood-sucking insect is currently out to get you.

NFB Pause: Summer Films

NFB Pause: Summer Films

Camping in summertime is a Canadian rite of passage. With National Parks all across this great country of ours, it's pretty easy to find the perfect spot. Let these 5 films help you choose.

The Best NFB Films of the 1990s

The Best NFB Films of the 1990s

With 3000+ films that you can stream for free, picking a starting point can be tricky! Enjoy a (subjective) list of the 10 best NFB films from the 1990s!

5 Films That Capture the Magic of Canadian Summers

5 Films That Capture the Magic of Canadian Summers

We know that in theory every season gets four months, but as Canadians, we also know there are really only two seasons: Summer and winter, with winter lasting around 10 months, and summer a scant two. Watch 5 films that capture the magic of Canadian summers.

So You’re #MovingToCanada, Eh?

So You’re #MovingToCanada, Eh?

Thinking about #MovingToCanada? Here's a mini crash course in a few things you need to know before you trek North.

Earworm alert! Sing-along with 6 animated films

Earworm alert! Sing-along with 6 animated films

We had a few of our most popular musical animated films lyricized for your singing pleasure. Jam along to animated songs without missing a single beat!

Summer Films, Part II: more shimmery cinema for your vacation

Summer Films, Part II: more shimmery cinema for your vacation

Here come more of our best, sunniest, and most satisfying summer films. Got some free time on vacation? Grab a laptop and sit on the dock with these cinematic treats.

Endless leisure time: films for kids on March Break

Endless leisure time: films for kids on March Break

School's out! Use up some of that endless leisure time with these fun, funny, colourful, musical, and educational films for kids.

5 NFB Films About Summer

5 NFB Films About Summer

Summer in Canada is a thing as fickle and elusive as it is glorious. Lakes thaw, wild flowers bloom and neon-white feet venture out of doors in sandals sans wool...