Memory Rediscovered: The 1976 Montreal Olympics
Forty years ago, on July 17, 1976 to be exact, the eyes of the entire world were fixed on Montréal. In an Olympic Stadium filled to maximum capacity, the athletes...
Refreshingly Fishy | 4 Underwater Shorts to Beat the Heat
Animation that refreshes!
Beauty: The Young Gender Pioneers
Bex is only eight — a kid, not an activist. But just being Bex is revolutionary. He’s one of a growing number of gender non-conforming kids who are quietly upending...
Upcoming Animation | The Awakening: Meet Barnabe
Here at the NFB, we’re fortunate to work with talented artists who, day in day out, create strong characters and magical universes in the studio. While it is always fun to watch...
40th Anniversary of the 1976 Olympics: A Look at the Athletes that Did Not Medal
When Montreal was awarded the 1976 Olympics, the National Film Board of Canada was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to produce the official film of the event. At the...
Photo Friday | Gone (Herring) Fishing
Herring stocks on the B.C. coast are making a comeback after a catastrophic collapse in the 1980s, but the harvest remains controversial. B.C. First Nations, who have long been advocating for sustainable...
Cape Breton | Three Short Films; One Magical Island
Offering breathtaking seascapes and a lively mix of Gaelic, Aboriginal and Acadian cultures, Cape Breton is an island as unique as it is loved. Discover some of the island’s history, inhabitants and customs...
Canada at 150: Classic Photo Reportage Goes Interactive
The classic art of photo reportage gets a new lease on life in Canada at 150 – an interactive production that’s among a number of anniversary projects currently in the...
Photo Friday | All Eyes on the Prairies
The Canadian Prairies are just stunning, and it’s no wonder the NFB has enjoyed trailing its cameras over its grassy lands decade after decade. Check out some of the finest Prairie pictures in...
Annecy 2016 | Michael Fukushima Explores Annecy!
The NFB’s Michael Fukushima, executive producer of the English program animation studio, was in France recently for the Annecy Festival, the world’s largest event devoted to animation. The NFB had a strong presence at...
Maritime Treasures | Visit Fundy National Park With This Sweet Fifties Short
Love tennis? Excited about early morning moose sightings? Enjoy dressing your entire family in lumberjack shirts when going camping? Fundy's National Park got you covered!
19 Days | Meet the Woman Behind the House
Asha Siad, co-director of 19 Days, sat down with Margaret Stycynska, the Manager of Resettlement & Integration Services with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society. You can read the interview here:...