Two standout National Film Board of Canada (NFB) productions were recognized at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), reaffirming the NFB’s excellence in cinema in both animation and documentary. TIFF’s Best Canadian Short Film is a qualifying award for the 98th Academy Awards and is one of three jury-selected honours in the festival’s Short Cuts program. TIFF’s Best Canadian Short Film is a qualifying award for the 98th Academy Awards and is one of three jury-selected honours in the festival’s Short Cuts program. The Girl Who Cried Pearls had its North American premiere at TIFF, following its world premiere on the opening night of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The NFB also collaborates with industry experts to foster innovation in every aspect of storytelling, from formats to distribution models.