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Why has the subject of transgender identity become so polarizing? And how can we deepen our understanding of the issue? Simon Coutu’s Transpositions, the latest installment of NFB YouTube-based documentary initiative ON FILME, launches

August 27, 2026

August 27, 2026 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Transpositions by documentary filmmaker Simon Coutu is now streaming on YouTube....

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Four National Film Board of Canada animated shorts showcased at the 2026 Edmonton International Film Festival

August 26, 2026

August 26, 2026 – Vancouver – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) From intimate personal stories to powerful artistic collaborations, the National Film...

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World premiere of Aziz Zoromba’s feature documentary LOUF headlines NFB selection at the Calgary International Film Festival. Four new animated shorts round out the NFB lineup.

August 26, 2026

August 26, 2026 – Vancouver – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the Calgary...

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NFB returns to VIFF with two world premieres by Vancouver filmmakers and a trio of BC premieres. Local filmmakers Joella Cabalu and Soran Mardookhi debut new feature documentaries.

August 26, 2026

August 26, 2026 – Vancouver – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) The 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will feature five new...

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New National Film Board of Canada collection launches on Crave, expanding access to acclaimed Canadian stories. Starting August 1, subscribers can enjoy 44 NFB titles in a curated collection on Crave.

August 25, 2026

Montreal, August 25, 2026 — The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is pleased to announce that 44 of its...

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The NFB at RIDM 2026. Works by two avant-garde filmmakers included in the first wave of program announcements: Karl Lemieux’s experimental Platforms and Matthew Rankin’s eagerly awaited Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney.

August 20, 2026

August 20, 2026 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Two NFB films by directors at the height of their craft,...

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The NFB at the 2026 Quebec City Film Festival. Strong showing by Quebec City–based filmmakers, with two short films in official competition and a feature film that blends documentary and visual art.

August 19, 2026

August 19, 2026 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) The National Film Board of Canada returns to...

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Premieres from Atlantic filmmakers Justin Simms, Jennie Williams and Daniel Léger at AIFF. Atlantic International Film Festival in Halifax to showcase eight new NFB documentary and animated films.

August 12, 2026

August 12, 2026 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) The 2026 Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) will...

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Five filmmakers. One generation. REDEFINING what it means to be Canadian and Indigenous today. NFB and TIFF’s REDEFINED short documentary initiative premieres September 16.

August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026 – Toronto – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Starting September 16, five next-generation filmmakers are redefining...

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