The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Jul 23
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. 

Friday: NFB at The Oscars 

NFB productions and co-productions have garnered 75 Oscar® nominations and won the big prize on 12 occasions. Discover some of these Oscar® winners and nominees. (*denotes winner). (approx. 120 min)

  • *Every Child (6 min)
  • *Flamenco at 5:15 (29 min)
  • *The Danish Poet (15 min)
  • The Family That Dwelt Apart (7 min)
  • Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square (29 min)
  • A Chairy Tale (9 min)
  • *The Sand Castle (13 min)
  • Sunday (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

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tour

Fishing for Cod

For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women, and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish.”

Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow Tour, there is something for everyone.

Each tour is approximately 30–40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mummers Festival

The  2025 Mummers Festival features a tradition from Christmas' long past.

Actors, folklorists, dancers, musicians, and community members join forces on "The Spirit of Mummering", a collective project to present the traditional Newfoundland Mummers Play.

Come for the play, learn some traditional Newfoundland dances and enjoy music by local musicians. Join us as we explore a whole other side of Newfoundland Mummering!

This is a free program but a ticket is required. Reserve your seat online or call 709-757-8090.

This program is presented in partnership with the 2025 Mummers Festival. For more information about festival events, visit www.mummersfestival.ca

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Get your thinking caps on, settle in with some hot chocolate from the bar and get ready for some Holiday Trivia! Join us for an evening of questions inspired by the holiday season, history, geography, and culture of the province.

Teams of 2-6 people.
Cash bar available
Prizes!

Finish up your evening with a stroll through the building to check out the decorations on each floor and stop by the giftshop for some last minute shopping!

Cost: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.