Over the years, the National Film Board of Canada has become, outside of Hollywood, the most awarded organization at the Academy Awards, with over a dozen Oscar wins and more than 80 nominations.

This year, it took home the prize for Best Animated Short Film (directed by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, with a team including PEI animator Laura Stewart).

As part of our NFB Treasure Series, presented with the support of the National Film Board of Canada, we have prepared a program of short films that were either winners or nominees at the Academy Awards.

Program:

Il était une chaise — Best Short Subject (Live Action Subjects), Nominee, 1958

The Romance of Transportation in Canada — Best Short Subject (Cartoons), Nominee, 1953

Monsieur Pointu — Best Animated Short Film, Nominee, 1976

My Financial Career — Best Short Subject (Cartoons), Nominee, 1964

The Sand Castle — Best Animated Short Film, Winner, 1978

Every Child — Best Animated Short Film, Winner, 1980

Special Delivery — Best Animated Short Film, Winner, 1979

Neighbours — Best Short Subject (Live Action), Winner, 1953

The Girl Who Cried Pearls — Best Animated Short Film, Winner, 2026