Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 46. Chapters: Video game organizations, Entertainment Software Rating Board, National Film Board of Canada, Twin Galaxies, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, Electronic Sports World Cup, Cyberathlete Professional League, Virtual airline, Clan, Computer Entertainment Rating Organization, World Cyber Games, Videogame Rating Council, Entertainment Consumers Association, KODE5, V2 Institute for the Unstable Media, World Series of Video Games, Entertainment Software Rating Board Interactive, Recreational Software Advisory Council, Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle, Japan Amusement Machinery Manufacturers Association, Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association, Shadowclan, Entertainment Software Association, International Game Developers Association, International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, India Cup Gaming Championships, EFGaming, World League eSport Bundesliga, GotFrag, Games for Good, German Unix User Group, 3DO Rating System, EGN Australia. Excerpt: The National Film Board of Canada (or simply National Film Board or NFB) (French: Office National du Film du Canada, or ONF) is Canada's twelve-time Academy Award-winning public film producer and distributor. An agency of the Government of Canada, the NFB produces and distributes documentary, animation, alternative drama and digital media productions. In total, the NFB has produced over 13, 000 productions which have won over 5, 000 awards. The NFB reports to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Canadian Heritage. It has English language and French language production branches. NFB headquarters building, Montreal.The organization's purpose and mission have been re-defined numerous times throughout its history. Currently, the NFB's mandate is defined by the Minister of Canadian Heritage: The overarching objective of the National Film Board is to produce and distribute audio-visual works which provoke discussion and debate on subjects of interest to Canadian audiences and foreign markets, which explore the creative potential of the audio-visual media, and which achieve recognition by Canadians and others for excellence, relevance and innovation. - Sheila Copps, Minister of Canadian Heritage (2000) The National Film Board has defined a list of primary and secondary goals to fulfill in order to meet its mandate, as well as a set of related activities that can be performed to meet those goals. Primary activities are: These are to be achieved through various programs, such as the Aboriginal Film Program, implementing a major bilingual website on the history of Canada, and incorporating Internet and interactive tools into film making. Secondary activities include: The National Film Board's extensive library of short films, documentaries and animation has led to an enthusiastic fan base. Various festivals, film exhibits and university clubs host retrospectives and showings designed to promote the work of the NFB. Toronto Mediatheque. Montreal CineRobotheque.The Na