To learn how to organize your own community screening, please consult the Community Screenings section of our Public Screenings.
As a librarian, what public screening programs am I able to offer my patrons?
Learn about the NFB’s library programs by visiting our Public Screenings page or the program web pages: NFB IN LIBRARIES and TD SUMMER READING CLUB.
What is the NFB’s AABIZIINGWASHI (WIDE AWAKE) collection?
Find out about our collection of Indigenous-directed films by visiting AABIZIINGWASHI (WIDE AWAKE).
What is the RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA FRANCOPHONIE (RVF)?
To learn about the NFB’s participation in the annual Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, please visit RVF.
Where else are your films available other than NFB.ca?
National Film Board of Canada productions are accessible in every region of the country through Community Screenings, in libraries via programs such as the NFB in Libraries, and at special annual events like the Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie (in French only) or National Canadian Film Day. These screenings can be […]
Changes to MARC 21 Records
Our catalogue is now available through the Knowledge Base of OCLC, an international library services cooperative. Thanks to the resources of OCLC, this change will result in considerable improvements to our MARC files, including: a change to item identifiers, which will enable us to manage the NFB’s new digital works; […]
Privacy notice concerning personal information
All personal information created, collected or retained by the National Film Board of Canada is protected by the Privacy Act. This means that we must inform you of the purposes for which this information is collected and how you can exercise your right of access to this information. If applicable, […]
How do I create my NFB.ca account?
Creating a free NFB.ca account allows you to keep your favourite NFB films in a personal list, to rent or buy films and to manage your newsletter subscriptions. To create an NFB.ca account, simply click on the “Become a member” button at the top of the home page or go […]
How do I confirm my NFB.ca account?
You must confirm your NFB.ca account after creating it, to be able to log in and use it. When you create a NFB.ca account, an email containing a six digit confirmation code is sent to you. This code is valid for 48 hours after the account creation. To confirm your […]
Why does the NFB produce point-of-view films?
As a public producer and distributor, the NFB has a duty to be part of the great social debates of the day. This is why the NFB produces and co-produces creative audiovisual works that reflect a diverse array of Canadian perspectives. The NFB strongly believes that creative expression can play […]