THE NFB IN LIBRARIES

THE NFB IN LIBRARIES gives public libraries the opportunity to offer their patrons free screenings of recent productions from the NFB’s collection.

 

PROGRAMMING SUGGESTIONS

Annual Program 2022-2023 (pdf) newsletters Annual Program 2023-2024 - List of films

 

THE NFB IN LIBRARIES is an opportunity for you to:

– bring today’s NFB to your patrons

– be informed about new releases

– select handpicked titles

– select recent interactive productions, animated films, and documentaries

– create events in partnership with the NFB (post-screening discussions with filmmakers, producers, or local organizations; other film-related activities at the library or online; screenings organized outside the library building, in the community, etc.)

 

Joining THE NFB IN LIBRARIES is free. Subscribe to the THE NFB IN LIBRARIES newsletter.


View our suggestions for the upcoming months, here.

 

 

How do I organize a virtual or in-person screening for my library patrons?

STEP 1. Choose the film(s) that you would like to show from the list of titles that appear on the newsletters or the  Annual program.*

STEP 2. Send your selections by e-mail to Florence François (f.francois@nfb.ca) and include the date, time and location of the screening (specify if it is a online or on-site), as well as the film format required. We can supply an electronic file (.mp4 or .mov) or ship a physical copy (projection-quality DVD or Blu-ray) for screenings in your library. For virtual screenings, we can provide a hyperlink.

STEP 3. Prior to your event, use your screening equipment to test the film format delivered to you (digitally or by mail).

STEP 4. After the screening: send us the audience stats by e-mail to Florence François (f.francois@nfb.ca).

*If you wish to program titles other than those suggested, you can publish links to the films on your own platforms or make suggestions by directing your users to the nfb.ca viewing space. Free public screening licenses for these titles will no longer be issued.

Starting January 1, 2023, the NFB will prioritize newer films for public screenings because the filmmakers who have worked on them for years, along with the production and distribution teams, want them to be seen by Canadian audiences. These titles are selected for their quality and relevance, but also based on topics of interest to libraries. They are definitely worth seeking out!

View the suggestions for the upcoming months, here.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have a virtual screening?
Absolutely! Gathering for in-person screenings may not be possible in many communities right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t come together online for a virtual screening. Many libraries have been hosting virtual screening events using web-based platforms in order to stay connected and engaged within their communities.
Does the NFB provide promotional material?
For most of our recent titles we can provide an Electronic Press Kit, which includes graphics for the film as well as additional information that could be helpful in your promotion or in a post-screening discussion, such as the trailer, synopsis, director biography, credits, etc. *Please remember to acknowledge the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) in your promotion. Events Page: We will promote your screening on our Events page, which you can use to promote your screening directly, or provide a link to it from your website or social media pages. Social Media: If you create a Facebook event page for your screening, simply include the NFB as a co-host; this will allow us to share your event among our social media followers too. You can populate your event page with the graphics, clips, and descriptions found in the Electronic Press Kit.
Is there a cost?
There is no cost to host a virtual or in-person screening with THE NFB IN LIBRARIES. Since the films in our collection are bound by public performance copyright restrictions, admission to screenings must be free of charge, and DVDs/Blu-rays must be returned to us by regular mail after your screening or destroyed if they cannot be returned. Downloaded film files must be deleted. The NFB is committed to complying with these copyright restrictions and thereby respecting the work of the artists, technicians, and professionals involved in these productions.
Can I purchase films for my library?
If you would like to keep a film for your collection, you may purchase it by contacting our customer service department at info@nfb.ca.

Contact us

Florence François, Programming Agent
(514) 914-9253
F.Francois@nfb.ca