Welcome to the New Face of the NFB

To help mark the occasion, we’ve opened our vaults and put over 700 full-length films, trailers and clips online, free for personal use and on a subscription basis for schools and institutions.

Our collection includes animation, documentaries, experimental films and alternative dramas. We showcase films that take a stand on issues of global importance that matter to Canadians – stories about the environment, human rights, international conflict, the arts and more. Works that push the boundaries, give a voice to the underrepresented, and build bridges between cultures.

You’ll discover new releases, old favourites and forgotten classics with works by many of Canada’s legendary directors. We have films for all ages, in both French and English.

Also, check out our Playlists - where you can find suggestions from film experts and media personalities.

We are committed to making our vast collection accessible to all Canadians so we’re adding new films every week – visit often!

Our mission

Our mission is to make these films accessible to all Canadians. We wanted the highest quality video we could get and we hope you'll enjoy the experience. If you have any problems viewing the videos, please let us know here.

We're adding new films, clips and trailers every week - so visit often. To keep posted on all the latest news, subscribe to our weekly newsletter, read our RSS feed or check out our blog.

You can also help us improve by filling out this survey or by sending us your comments and suggestions.

This project was facilitated by Canadian Culture Online, which has been helping us to digitize our film collection since 2001.