About the NFB

Canada’s public film producer, the National Film Board of Canada produces and distributes bold and distinctive social issue documentaries, auteur animation and digital content.

Since its founding in 1939, the NFB has created over 13,000 productions and won over 5000 awards, including 12 Academy Awards® and more than 90 Genies.

We’ve led the way in every major innovation in documentary and animation filmmaking. Today, NFB innovators are developing an exciting array of cross-platform content, ensuring that the digital future has room for artistic excellence and social relevance.