What does the national film board of canada do? The National Film Board of Canada ( NFB; French: Office national du film du Canada (ONF)) is Canada's public film and digital media producer and distributor. An agency of the Government of Canada, the NFB produces and distributes documentary films, animation, web documentaries, and alternative dramas.Where can i purchase nfb films on dvd? Welcome to the National Film Board online boutique hosted by McIntyre Media. Here you can purchase NFB films on DVD for use in education, at home, or with public performance rights.What happened to the national board of film and animation? In 2006, the NFB marked the 65th anniversary of NFB animation with an international retrospective of restored Norman McLaren classics and the launch of the DVD box set, Norman McLaren – The Master's Edition. The NFB budget has since been cut again.What does the nfb do for independent filmmakers? The NFB also offers support programs for independent filmmakers: in English, via the Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) and in French through its Aide du cinéma indépendant – Canada (ACIC) program. The organization has a hierarchical structure headed by a Board of Trustees, which is chaired by the Government Film Commissioner and NFB Chairperson.