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Day of the Dead | 10 Vital NFB Films on Death and Dying
In honour of the Day of the Dead today, watch 10 powerful NFB films that skillfully tackle the eternal topic of death and dying.
Meet the Millenials: 7 Films that Capture a Generation
*This post is a translation. Read the original here. Well, I cried. Watching these touching documentaries on millennials, or more generally on children and teens during crucial stages in their...
Ideas for Organizing a Debate Around a Film
Films are wonderful civic education tools. They awaken our curiosity and sharpen our analytical skills. Introduce your students to the art of debate with NFB Films.
The Hell Years: 4 Vintage NFB Films About Teenagers
These days, society has figured out pretty much all there is to figure out about teenagers. Sure, teens are reckless, awkward, sloppy and brimming with attitude. Sure, they’re a significant...
NFB Films Now Available on VIA Rail Trains
The NFB, the CBC, The Historica-Dominion Institute and VIA Rail have come together to provide passengers with free on-board entertainment within the Quebec City – Windsor corridor. The offer includes...
International Women’s Day: A World in which Women Matter
The following is a guest post from Ravida Din, Director General of English Program. Prior to holding her current position, Ravida worked as both a producer and executive producer at...
Women and Film: A Tribute to the Female Pioneers of the NFB
During the early 1940s, women occupied a marginal—if not non-existent—role in production at the National Film Board of Canada. At the time, the NFB was primarily engaged in producing propaganda...
International Women’s Day: Know Your History!
In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re pleased to present a week-long lineup of NFB films by and about women. One of the things that makes me...
Star Power: Celebrities in NFB Films, Part 2
So, as we were saying last week in Part 1, the NFB has long been a hotbed of hot collaborations. From influential composers, to rock bands, to actors and sitar...
The NFB Goes West to Calgary, Alberta!
By Renée Lottridge, NFB Education Specialist On October 21, 2012, Tey Cottingham, Advisor, Educational Programs, Penny Rampado, Sales and Market Development Officer, and I arrived at the Blackfoot Inn in...
Wondering why you haven’t seen us on Facebook lately?
When we launched NFB.ca in early 2009, our main objective was to make our films as accessible as possible. In addition to having them available in schools, libraries, festivals, at...