Films tagged “ ONF ”

Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus

47m

Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus

2025•47m

Montreal's Jireh Gospel Choir, under the direction of Carol Bernard, showcases the power of community and music as members prepare for their annual Christmas concert.

1h34m

Theater OF LIFE

2026•1h34m

In Milan, renowned chef Massimo Bottura and 60 international chefs transform food waste into nutritious meals for the city's most disadvantaged communities.

Theater OF LIFE

23m

Unfolding Faith

2025•23m

Elyse Bouvier examines her departure from the Pentecostal Church and its impact on her identity and family relationships in a mixed-faith context.

Unfolding Faith

23m

Feather Fall

2025•23m

In Elsipogtog, Indigenous journalist Ossie Michelin revisits the community ten years after a historic protest against oil giant SWN, reflecting on its lasting impact.

Feather Fall

17m

Hairy Legs

2025•17m•★8.0TMDB

At 13 years old, Andrea navigates the complexities of self-acceptance and societal expectations regarding body image alongside her friend Christina.

Hairy Legs

21-87

2015•10m•★6.8TMDB

An abstract succession of unrelated views of a passing crowd critiques machine-dominated society and influenced George Lucas's conceptualization of "The Force."

21-87

13m

Saturday

2025•13m

In Whitehorse, filmmaker Jessica Hall chronicles the weekly thrifting and dollhouse-building rituals of her sister Katherine and mother Frances, highlighting their close bond.

Saturday

20m

Heartbeat of a Nation

2023•20m

In Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation, a father teaches his child the art of creating a caribou drum, highlighting cultural reclamation and traditional knowledge.

Heartbeat of a Nation

2023

360 Degrees

2026•18m

Sébastien Aubin, a graphic artist from Manitoba's Opaskwayak Cree Nation, navigates the intersection of modernity and tradition through an apprenticeship in Indigenous medicine with healer Mark Thompson.

360 Degrees

17m

60 Cycles

2014•17m

Cyclists from 13 countries traverse 2,400 km of Gaspé countryside in 12 days, showcasing a challenging course longer than those in Italy, Belgium, or Spain.

60 Cycles

A Chairy Tale

2015•10m

A young man engages in a playful dance with a chair that refuses to be sat upon, accompanied by music from Ravi Shankar and Chatur Lal.

A Chairy Tale

13m

Angus

2022•13m

Mowat, at seventy-six, engages in life by rebuilding an old fishing boat and finding contentment in the solitude of his cabin by the shore.

Angus

2022

Ballet Adagio

2015•10m

In a slow-motion study, Canadian dancers David and Anna Marie Holmes perform the pas de deux adagio, originally choreographed by Asaf Messerer, set to Albinoni's music.

Ballet Adagio

Blades and Brass

2011•10m

The 1967 National Hockey League season is showcased through a blend of graceful movement and Tijuana Brass-style music, highlighting the sport's dynamic nature.

Blades and Brass

2011

12m

Bob's Birthday

2015•12m

Margaret's attempt to celebrate her husband Bob's birthday highlights the complexities of middle age and personal expectations in a witty animated short.

Bob's Birthday

Boomsville

2022•10m

In North America, urban growth is humorously illustrated through cartoon animation, highlighting the challenges of town planning and the evolution of cities.

Boomsville

2022

16m

City Out of Time

2015•16m

Venice's architectural beauty and rich landscapes are captured in Colin Low's 1959 documentary, narrated by William Shatner.

City Out of Time

29m

Days Before Christmas

2014•29m

Christmas time in Montreal features bustling crowds, department store Santas, Brink's messengers, and vibrant nightlife, creating a lively holiday atmosphere.

Days Before Christmas

Fernand's Christmas

2025•10m

Fernand, a young boy in a small Canadian town, navigates the challenges of family and community during the holiday season, highlighting themes of connection and resilience.

Fernand's Christmas

French Enough

2023•18m

Alexis Normand hosts discussions on francophone identity and bilingualism in Wakaw Lake, Saskatchewan, blending personal stories with archival footage.

French Enough

2023

HOME Cooked Music

2026•10m

Retired machinist Lorne Collie transforms everyday objects into whimsical stringed instruments, showcasing his creativity alongside filmmaker Mike Maryniuk's unique visual style.

HOME Cooked Music

How They Saw Us - Career and Cradles

How They Saw Us - Career and Cradles

2025•11m

In 1947, a production highlights the portrayal of women's achievements as a means to validate marriage as a career choice.

How They Saw Us: Proudly She Marches

19m

How They Saw Us: Proudly She Marches

2025•19m

A 1943 recruitment film highlights the roles women took on in the armed services during World War II, while suggesting these positions were temporary and unnatural.

How They Saw Us: Service in the Sky

How They Saw Us: Service in the Sky

2025•10m

In 1957, Ann Pearson's film portrays the challenges and societal expectations faced by middle-class women in service jobs, culminating in marriage as their ultimate goal.

How They Saw Us: Wings on Her Shoulder

How They Saw Us: Wings on Her Shoulder

2025•11m

A 1943 recruitment film by the promotes women's roles in post-war aviation, emphasizing their support positions for male pilots.

How They Saw Us: Women at War

How They Saw Us: Women at War

2025•10m

In 1942, British film Women at War highlights women's active roles in the military effort as a natural extension of their peacetime jobs.

How Wings Are Attached to the Backs of Angels

How Wings Are Attached to the Backs of Angels

2008•11m

A man struggles with his need for control in a world filled with automation and emptiness.

2008

Infusion

2026•18m

In New Brunswick, King Cole tea has been a cherished tradition for 100 years, symbolizing community, conversation, and nostalgia in Acadie.

Infusion

Inkwo for When the Starving Return

Inkwo for When the Starving Return

2025•18m

In a future shaped by monstrous beings, Dove, a gender-shifting warrior, uses ancestral medicine to protect their community and restore balance to the world.

Journey of the Blob

2014•10m

A mysterious green blob raises questions about environmental responsibility and the water cycle, illustrating the consequences of waste disposal decisions.

Journey of the Blob

20m

King's Court

2025•20m

In Toronto's Bleecker Street, friends SK and Marley navigate family, community, and their paths to manhood through their shared love of basketball.

King's Court

Life Lessons at the Lula Lounge

Life Lessons at the Lula Lounge

2011•11m

A young Cuban band in Canada navigates language barriers and political discussions while performing their unique blend of salsa music in local clubs.

2011

17m

Madame Tutli- Putli

2009•17m

Madame Tutli-Putli travels alone on a night train, confronting the kindness and menace of strangers while grappling with her past in this animated short by the .

Madame Tutli- Putli

2009

My Friend the Green Horse

My Friend the Green Horse

2025•11m

In her dreams, young Alanis Obomsawin forms a bond with a Green Horse that guides her through her Abenaki homeland, imparting vital life lessons.

My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts

My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts

2015•10m

In Norway during World War II, a grandmother's skill in ironing becomes pivotal in aiding the king's escape from Nazi invaders.

22m

Narcissus

2015•22m

In a blend of film, dance, and music, Norman McLaren's short film portrays the Greek tragedy of Narcissus and the consequences of excessive self-love.

Narcissus

14m

Pas De Deux

2014•14m

Margaret Mercier and Vincent Warren perform ballet in a visually innovative film by Norman McLaren that explores the interplay of movement and light.

Pas De Deux

12m

Satellites of the Sun

2014•12m

An animated exploration of the solar system showcases the intricate details and orbits of celestial bodies, including the moon, Mercury, Mars, and Saturn.

Satellites of the Sun

15m

Society of Clothes

2025•15m

In a surreal animated world created by Dahee Jeong, garments navigate daily life as faceless beings, exploring themes of identity and existence.

Society of Clothes

Sounds & Pressure - Leroy Sibbles

Sounds & Pressure - Leroy Sibbles

2024•18m

In Trench Town, Jamaica, Leroy Sibbles, lead singer of The Heptones, reflects on his reggae legacy and life in Toronto in this concise documentary.

2024

15m

Sounds & Pressure - Roy & Yvonne

2024•15m

Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison, pioneers of Jamaican ska, reunite in Scarborough, Ontario, decades after their initial success.

Sounds & Pressure - Roy & Yvonne

2024

20m

Sub-igloo

2022•20m

A Canadian scientific expedition in Resolute Bay successfully installed a plastic dome on the Arctic Ocean floor to support research beneath the ice.

Sub-igloo

2022

15m

The Danish Poet

2008•15m

Kasper, a poet, humorously explores the chain of events leading to his birth in this Oscar-winning animated short by Torill Kove, produced by Mikrofilm and the .

The Danish Poet

2008

The Garden of Écos

2016•11m

In a large garden, animals and plants coexist peacefully until predators disrupt their habitat, leading to conflict and ecological imbalance.

The Garden of Écos

2016

The Girl Who Cried Pearls

The Girl Who Cried Pearls

2025•18m

In Montreal at the dawn of the 20th century, a poor boy's love for a girl whose tears turn to pearls leads him into a dangerous bargain with a pawnbroker.

13m

The Juggler

2013•13m

A juggler in a park experiences a series of whimsical adventures when one of his balls escapes, leading to explorations of fantasy and love.

The Juggler

2013

The Muse

2026•18m

In Newfoundland and Labrador, artist Robert Tilley collaborates with photographer Ting Ting Chen, exploring cultural exchange and intergenerational relationships in art.

The Muse