As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) celebrates its milestone 50th edition, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is launching {RE}DEFINED—a new initiative inviting next-generation creators (aged 30 and under) to explore Canadian and Indigenous identity through innovative short documentary films.
With Canada at a pivotal time in its history, two of its leading film institutions are seeking bold, original perspectives that challenge assumptions and offer new ways of seeing who we are—and who we’re becoming. The NFB and TIFF are on the lookout for distinctive English and French-language projects that reflect Canada’s diverse identities and push the boundaries of non-fiction storytelling.
The initiative will select five filmmakers to make five short documentaries (10 minutes or less) to be produced by the NFB during a year-long process. Creators will benefit from a production team, a fully financed budget, marketing and publicity teams, and distribution and mentorship from the NFB.
The completed films will screen as part of TIFF 2026, followed by a worldwide release on NFB platforms. The deadline for applications is September 30th, 2025.