NFB - Films professionals
The National Film Board of Canada is committed to working with and supporting Canada's new and emerging filmmakers - and to serving as a laboratory for new developments in filmmaking. As Canada's public producer and distributor, we believe we have a responsibility to seek out and develop emerging filmmakers in every region of the country. Today, emerging filmmakers now account for fully one-half of all new NFB productions and co-productions! We're proud of these results and we're committed to continuing to lead the way in support for emerging filmmakers through our regular programming streams and other projects outlined below.
Doc Shop
DOC SHOP is an in-depth documentary training program for College and University students currently enrolled in media programs in Montreal and Ottawa. The fourth installation of DOC SHOP kicked off in...
NFB/UQAM partnership (NEW!)
The NFB is collaborating with the Université du Québec à Montréal to provide postproduction services and professional development initiatives for students in the École des médias. The NFB is...
NFB/INIS partnership (NEW!)
The NFB is collaborating with the Institut national de l’image et du son to provide postproduction services and professional development initiatives for students in the Programme documentaire. The...
NFB-CFTPA Media Makers Mentorship program
The NFB-CFTPA Media Makers Mentorship program is the first Nation-wide Film and Television Training Program for People with Disabilities. The program’s creation was announced at the CFTPA Prime Time conference...
Nunavut Animation
Now in the planning stages, this joint venture between the NFB and the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation will offer animation training and production support for established and emerging artists in Nunavut....
Video Paradiso
This travelling film and music production/training studio provides courses for street youth in Montreal and other cities across Quebec. Conceived by Manon Barbeau/Les productions des beaux jours, in...
NFB-TVO Documentary Calling Card Program
The NFB’s Calling Card Program, in partnership with TVO, is an initiative that provides emerging Ontario documentary producers and directors, poised to make their first broadcast production, the opportunity...
NFB and the Ontario Arts Council Mentorship Program
The NFB also offers a Mentorship Program. Filmmakers are invited to attend master classes and meet prestigious guest speakers in cities across the country. To find out the workshop dates, keep an eye on...
CITIZENShift
Inspired by the NFB’s legendary Challenge for Change program, the community Web platforms CITIZENShift and Parole citoyenne commission projects from a wide range of socially engaged, emerging...
Yukon Vérité
The NFB and the Yukon Film Society are collaborating on a mentorship program for first-time documentary filmmakers. This course is a hands-on documentary mentorship program for emerging and new filmmakers....
Filmmaker assistance program (FAP)
FAP - Filmmaker Assistance Program The Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) is designed to help developing independent filmmakers complete their films/videos by providing technical services and support. Applicants...
Wapikoni
Two new permanent studios in Quebec Aboriginal communities join the Wapikoni travelling film and music production/training studio, giving young Aboriginal artists hands-on courses. Conceived by Manon...
First Stories
This program for emerging Aboriginal directors has come to Alberta and Saskatchewan, after a successful season in Manitoba, including the launch of First Stories – Volume I, now on DVD. For information,...
Equity Training
The NFB's Equity Training Program provides professional experience and training in film and video for members of employment equity designated groups: persons with disabilities, Aborigional peoples, and...
Momentum
The Momentum program develops English- and French-language emerging doc filmmakers in Ontario. Five directors complete short films that air on CBC Newsworld. MOMENTUM Momentum is a program from...
REEL DIVERSITY 2006
An initiative of the National Film Board in partnership with CBC Newsworld, REEL DIVERSITY provides emerging filmmakers of colour from across Canada with training, mentorship and the chance to direct a...