About the National Film Board of Canada

Founded in 1939 and unique in its kind, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) produces, co-produces, and distributes engaging, relevant, and innovative documentaries and animated films. A talent incubator, it is one of the world’s largest creative laboratories.

The NFB enables Canadians to tell their stories and connect with one another. Its films are also a reliable and accessible educational resource. The NFB has internationally recognized expertise in preservation and conservation, as well as a rich and vibrant collection of works that are an important part of Canada’s cultural heritage.

To date, the NFB has produced more than 14,000 works , 7,000 of which are available free of charge online at nfb.ca. The NFB and its productions and co-productions have won over 7,000 awards, including 11 Oscars and an honorary Oscar, recognizing the organization’s excellence in all a...