Starting September 16, five next-generation filmmakers are redefining what it means to be Canadian as the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) short documentary initiative REDEFINED explores the diversity of Canadian and Indigenous identity and celebrates the differences that unite us as a country. One year after a nationwide call for submissions, these REDEFINED projects will premiere Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. ET at TIFF Lightbox Cinema … [Read more...] about NFB and TIFF’s REDEFINED short documentary initiative premieres September 16
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Tina Ouellette appointed Executive Producer of NFB’s Western Documentary Unit
Stéphanie L’Écuyer, Assistant Director General of Programming – Creation, announced that Tina Ouellette is joining the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) as Executive Producer of the NFB’s Western Documentary Unit, starting October 1, 2025. A dynamic and visionary leader, Ouellette brings more than three decades of experience in film, television and digital media production to the role—including 19 years as an executive producer—with a deep commitment to Canadian storytelling. Ouellette … [Read more...] about Tina Ouellette appointed Executive Producer of NFB’s Western Documentary Unit
NFB appoints Richard Cormier as Director General, Programming, Creation, Distribution and Marketing, and Head of Programming
Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the National Film Board of Canada, announced the appointment of Richard Cormier as Director General, Programming, Creation, Distribution and Marketing, and Head of Programming for the NFB. Mr. Cormier will begin this role on September 11, 2023. As the person responsible for the NFB’s programming vision and objectives, he will oversee the implementation of that vision within production, distribution, marketing and business … [Read more...] about NFB appoints Richard Cormier as Director General, Programming, Creation, Distribution and Marketing, and Head of Programming
ifeng receives exclusive rights to redistribute NFB films in China
Beijing – China’s Phoenix New Media Limited (ifeng) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) have announced a strategic cooperation to offer Chinese internet users access to films produced and distributed by NFB via the NFB ZONE, the Canadian branded channel on ifeng’s website. Under the agreement, ifeng has the exclusive right to air and redistribute NFB’s current content library of over 130 documentaries and animated films, which will be updated regularly … [Read more...] about ifeng receives exclusive rights to redistribute NFB films in China
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