National Film Board of Canada joins International Federation of Film Archives. FIAF brings together major non-profit archives dedicated to preserving and sharing the world’s film heritage.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has joined the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), a global community of organizations devoted to preserving and sharing the world’s film heritage. This milestone underscores the NFB’s long-standing commitment to telling Canada’s stories and preserving the country’s rich audiovisual legacy.

Founded in 1938, FIAF brings together leading non-profit film archives worldwide to collaborate and share knowledge. Membership in this prestigious federation reflects the NFB’s expertise in digitization, restoration and conservation—work that lies at the heart of its mission as Canada’s public film producer and distributor for more than 80 years.

“We are extremely honoured to be accepted as an associate of this wonderful community. Our team is dedicated to the preservation and distribution of Canadian audiovisual stories, and we all look forward to cooperation and knowledge-sharing with other FIAF member organizations,” said Steve Hallé, Director of Technical Resources at the NFB.

The NFB’s collection of over 14,000 animated, documentary and interactive productions is a living archive of the Canadian experience and a vital record for future generations. Works in the NFB archives predate the organization’s founding in 1939, with footage dating back as far as 1896.

International recognition for the NFB’s work in digital preservation and archiving includes a 2007 FOCAL International Award. The NFB is the third Canadian organization to be accepted as a member of FIAF, joining the TIFF Film Reference Library and the Cinémathèque québécoise.

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For more than 80 years, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has produced, distributed and preserved those stories, which now form a vast audiovisual collection—an important part of our cultural heritage that represents all Canadians.

To tell these stories, the NFB works with filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds, from across the country. It harnesses their creativity to produce relevant and groundbreaking content for curious, engaged and diverse audiences. The NFB also collaborates with industry experts to foster innovation in every aspect of storytelling, from formats to distribution models.

Every year, another 50 or so powerful new animated and documentary films are added to the NFB’s extensive collection of more than 14,000 titles, half of which are available to watch for free on nfb.ca.

Through its mandate, its stature and its productions, the NFB contributes to Canada’s cultural identity and is helping to build the Canada of tomorrow.