The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Jul 30
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

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Playdate

Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members. 

With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.