National Canadian Film Day

National Canadian Film Day is approaching fast, and we know you’re just as excited as we are about celebrating great Canadian films. There is nothing more satisfying than planning an event that is well-attended and goes off without a hitch, but worrying...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual reminder of the importance of conserving and protecting our natural resources. In 2020, Earth Day aligns with National Canadian Film Day on April 22, so there is no better time to explore these...

The history of Canadian film is as complex and diverse as the country itself. Our rich cinematic history reflects our cultures and our stories back to us and unites us as a nation.
Of course, celebrating Canadian film is what NCFD is all about. This year, to commemorate 100 years of Canadian cinema, (and the centennial Canada’s oldest surviving feature film, Back to God’s Country, 1919), we asked some film writers & industry...

by Georges Privet
Since its beginnings, the cinema of Quebec has embodied and reflected the tensions of the society that brought it to life. Both consciously and unconsciously, it has focused on the fears and aspirations of Quebecers, which go hand in hand with their...