Family of Edouard Beaupré—the “Willow Bunch Giant”—seeks to restore his identity and reclaim his Michif heritage. Hometown premiere for Jessie Ray Short’s NFB documentary Moon Noonk Edouard at the Regina International Film Festival and Awards.

Regina director Jessie Ray Short will be in attendance for her hometown premiere at the 2026 Regina International Film Festival and Awards (August 12–22), where the National Film Board of Canada production Moon Noonk Edouard (My Uncle Edouard) will be screening in-person in the Documentary Shorts competition.

NFB films and artefacts on display in Annecy’s new Musée du cinéma d’animatio

Films and artefacts from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) collection are featured in the new Musée du cinéma d’animation, which opens this month as part of the Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation in Annecy, France. Under a partnership agreement, many of the NFB’s iconic works and archival treasures will join the museum’s permanent exhibition. The first institution of its kind devoted to the history, techniques and many forms of animation, the museum offers visitors a uniquely immersive journey through the evolution of this art form around the world.

The NFB at the Annecy Festival: A Diverse Lineup of Films, a Feature WIP, MIFA Activities and More

NFB lineup at a glance International premiere in official competition: Catherine Lepage’s new animated short Ultra Strong is produced and executive produced by Christine Noël, who is also co-producer of the Academy Award–winning NFB short The Girl Who Cried Pearls. Work-in-progress animated feature: Brigitte Archambault and Eva Cvijanović’s The Shiatsung Project, co-produced by Embuscade Films and the NFB. MIFA: Telefilm Canada/NFB networking event with Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the NFB. Women in Animation World Summit: Catherine Lepage joins the Short Films and Fresh Perspectives panel. Eight NFB films showcased in the festival’s Animated Thrills and Chills program. Annecy Classics section: Gilles Penso and Alexandre Poncet’s Frenetic Arts documentary Walking with Animators features a strong NFB presence, with a wealth of archival material provided by the NFB’s legendary archives unit.