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National Film Board of Canada joins International Federation of Film Archives. FIAF brings together major non-profit archives dedicated to preserving and sharing the world’s film heritage.

PRESS RELEASE
10/12/2025

December 10, 2025 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has joined the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), a global community of organizations devoted to preserving and sharing the world’s film heritage. This milestone underscores the NFB’s long-standing commitment to telling Canada’s stories and preserving the country’s rich audiovisual legacy.

Founded in 1938, FIAF brings together leading non-profit film archives worldwide to collaborate and share knowledge. Membership in this prestigious federation reflects the NFB’s expertise in digitization, restoration and conservation—work that lies at the heart of its mission as Canada’s public film producer and distributor for more than 80 years.

“We are extremely honoured to be accepted as an associate of this wonderful community. Our team is dedicated to the preservation and distribution of Canadian audiovisual stories, and we all look forward to cooperation and knowledge-sharing with other FIAF member organizations,” said Steve Hallé, Director of Technical Resources at the NFB.

The NFB’s collection of over 14,000 animated, documentary and interactive productions is a living archive of the Canadian experience and a vital record for future generations. Works in the NFB archives predate the organization’s founding in 1939, with footage dating back as far as 1896.

International recognition for the NFB’s work in digital preservation and archiving includes a 2007 FOCAL International Award. The NFB is the third Canadian organization to be accepted as a member of FIAF, joining the TIFF Film Reference Library and the Cinémathèque québécoise.

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    Founded in 1939, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is a one-of-a-kind producer, co-producer and distributor of engaging, relevant and innovative documentary and animated films. As a talent incubator, it is one of the world’s leading creative centres. The NFB has enabled Canadians to tell and hear each other’s stories for over eight decades, and its films are a reliable and accessible educational resource. The NFB is also recognized around the world for its expertise in preservation and conservation, and for its rich and vibrant collection of works, which form a pillar of Canada’s cultural heritage. To date, the NFB has produced more than 14,000 works, 7,000 of which can be streamed free of charge at nfb.ca. The NFB and its productions and co-productions have earned over 7,000 awards, including 11 Oscars and an Honorary Academy Award for overall excellence in cinema.