Watch the full version of Mabel, Teresa MacInnes’s NFB documentary about 90-year-old hairdressing dynamo Mabel Robinson, Dec. 27 on CBC Nova Scotia. This holiday season, discover the story of Hubbards’ own queen of shampoo ‘n’ sets.

Following the world premiere of Teresa MacInnes's National Film Board of Canada (NFB) short documentary Mabel at the Atlantic Film Festival, 90-year-old hairdresser Mabel Robinson of Hubbards, Nova Scotia, became an online sensation when CBC Nova Scotia aired a 30-second teaser clip of the film, generating millions of views and hundreds of heartfelt comments.

NFB gets new home in Toronto’s Entertainment District at 145 Wellington Street West

On December 12, the National Film Board of Canada's award-winning Ontario Studio in Toronto is moving to a new home in the Entertainment District, at 145 Wellington Street West, Suite 1010. The NFB is making the move to a custom-designed space that meets its changing needs for film and interactive media creation, with six digital editing suites, a 20-seat screening room and a virtual reality lab, all designed to create world-class audiovisual works in the heart of Toronto.

A new home for the NFB’s Toronto studios at 145 Wellington St. West in the city’s Entertainment District

On December 12, the National Film Board of Canada's Canadian Francophonie Studio (Studio de la Francophonie canadienne) will move to its new home in Toronto's Entertainment District at 145 Wellington Street West, Suite 1010. Located close to industry partners, creators and co-producers, and equipped with six digital editing suites, a 20-seat screening room and a virtual reality lab, the new premises are designed to meet the changing needs of film and interactive media creation. The site will also be home to the English Program's Ontario Studio, headed by executive producer Anita Lee, and serve as the base for René Bourdages, Director General of Creation and Innovation, who is responsible for the NFB studio's creative leadership.

NFB Ho Ho Holidays! Watch our playlist of sweet and fun films for the whole family, available free of charge from December 12 to January 8

Whether you're staying home or visiting friends and relatives over the holidays, you can still spend some quality time with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). From December 12 to January 8, go to nfb.ca/holidays and watch a specially selected collection of 30 family films for free. You'll find it all, from animation for children to classics for young people and winter-themed titles.

NFB and UQAM launch Jeunes Pousses, a new interactive apprenticeship program

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) are now seeking applicants for a new interactive apprenticeship program called Jeunes Pousses. Running nine weeks (April 24 to June 23, 2017), the program gives eight UQAM students the opportunity to work with the NFB's Interactive Studio to create an audio project for the web that will be streamed online when the apprenticeship is over. Those selected will receive a $1,000 grant to take part.

A collaboration between the NFB and the Sommets du cinéma d’animation A SERIES OF SIX ARTIST TALKS ON ANIMATION KICKS OFF AT THE CINÉMATHÈQUE QUÉBÉCOISE ON NOVEMBER 24 WITH DIANE OBOMSAWIN

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and the Sommets du cinéma d'animation are joining forces to present a series of Artists' Talks on animation at the Cinémathèque québécoise, beginning Thursday, November 24, with "Une journée avec Diane Obomsawin." In the months to come, animation filmmakers Janice Nadeau, Eva Cvijanovic, Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre, Theodore Ushev and Torill Kove will take turns giving the public a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their most recent productions. Audiences will have a rare opportunity to explore these artists' creative processes and talk to them about their approach, inspiration and techniques.

NFB to participate in XVI Summit of La Francophonie in Madagascar

At the invitation of Michaëlle Jean, Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF), the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be participating in this year's Francophonie Summit, taking place in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, on November 26 and 27. The NFB Education team will be holding documentary filmmaking workshops entitled "Raconte-moi ta francophonie" (Tell Me about Your Francophonie), training participants on the use of new technology and storytelling.

The devastating experience of searching for a loved one who’s disappeared-acclaimed NFB short doc this river premieres online, November 25 Stream it free-of-charge from NFB.ca and partner platforms

Starting November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Canadians everywhere can access Katherena Vermette and Erika MacPherson's award-winning National Film Board of Canada (NFB) short documentary this river free-of-charge on NFB.ca, the NFB's YouTube channel, as well as on the CBC Docs channel's online shorts platform.

Alethea Arnaquq-Baril’s powerful challenge to the anti-sealing movement, Angry Inuk, opens in Iqaluit on November 24 at the Astro Theatre, with Arnaquq-Baril in attendance

The multi-award winning documentary Angry Inuk (Unikkaat Studios/EyeSteelFilm), by Iqaluit’s own Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, will open in that city on November 24 with a FREE screening at 6 p.m. and the filmmaker in attendance to take questions. The film will also have two Sunday screenings in December, on the 11th and 18th, both at 4:30 p.m.

Graphic novelist Guy Delisle working at NFB on animated short based on his Guide du mauvais père. Co-production with France’s Sacrebleu Productions is part of a series of four films directed by well-known comics artists.

Master graphic novelist Guy Delisle is currently working on a short animated adaptation of his Guide du mauvais père that will be co-produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and France-based production company Sacrebleu Productions. The film is part of a collection of four shorts entitled Les chroniques du neuvième art; the other directors are acclaimed Canadian and French graphic novelists Zviane, Lewis Trondheim and Aude Picault. The characters in Guide du mauvais père will be voiced by François Létourneau (as the father) and Frédéric Larose (as the son).

A tribute to Leonard Cohen at the RIDM in collaboration with the NFB Tonight – Friday, November 18 at 7 p.m.

Following the announcement of the passing of Canadian poet, novelist and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen at the age of 82, the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) will present, in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), a tribute to the legendary artist. The documentary Ladies and Gentlemen… Mr. Leonard Cohen by Donald Brittain and Don Owen will be screened on tonight Friday November 18 at 7 p.m. at RIDM Headquarters (3450, St. Urbain Street).