The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Jul 28
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film

The Rooms presents a free summer-long program of short films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) running in a continuous loop in its theatre, with a special theme for each day of the week. 

Wednesday: Let’s Celebrate: Animation from across Canada 
(approx. 90 min)

  • Canada (1 min)
  • Canada Vignettes: Log Driver’s Waltz (3 min)
  • Blackfly (5 min)
  • Cactus Swing (6 min)
  • Big Drive (9 min)
  • Nunavut Animation Lab: Bear Facts (4 min)
  • Lights for Gita (7 min)
  • When the Dust Settles (7 min)
  • From Far Away (6 min)
  • The Sweater (10 min)
  • The Girl Who Hated Books (7 min)
  • Black Soul (9 min)
  • Dinner for Two (7 min)
  • Runaway (9 min)

Thanks to our ample space and high attention to recommended COVID-19 protocols, The Rooms is an excellent choice for individuals and families looking for a safe and enriching way to experience the finest in NFB cinema and storytelling. 

Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Born in 1882, Elsie Holloway’s professional life as a St. John’s photographer and businesswoman spanned two world wars, an economic depression, and the rapid evolution of photographic technology. Researcher Suzanne Sexty shares her extensive knowledge, celebrating Elsie Holloway—a trailblazing woman of her time.

Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.