The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Jul 24
10:00 am - 5:00 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. 

Saturday: Creative Inspiration for Kids (83 min)

  • The Reluctant Deckhand (33 min)
  • I Can Make Art… Like Andrew Qappik (11 min)
  • Sound Collector (11 min)
  • I Can Make Art Like… Maud Lewis (12 min)
  • Distant Islands (6 min)
  • I Can Make Art Like… Emily Carr (10 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. 

Today's Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Reading from a book of dreams, artist Daze Jefferies welcomes participants into a poetic reflection on queer childhood and memory.

This is a free program but a ticket is required. Limited Capacity. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. 

About the Artist:

Daze Jefferies (she/her) is an artist, writer, and educator whose research-creation practice explores queer, trans, and sex worker embodiments, counter-histories, and intergenerational relationships in Atlantic Canada

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Join us for a guided tour of a current art exhibition on Saturdays at 3 pm.