VANCOUVER – Telus is offering a new app from the National Film Board that will allow Optik TV customers to stream new and classic NFB films to their televisions.
The content includes 1,100 NFB films, including Oscar-winning animated shorts, new and classic documentaries, great Canadian dramas, and films for kids. To access the NFB film app on Optik TV, customers must tune to channel 452 or 738 or press the "Apps/Interactive" button on their remote and select NFB.
“Conceived specifically for Telus Optik TV, this free streaming service is the latest in a growing family of NFB applications and digital platforms”, said Claude Joli-Coeur, government film commissioner and NFB chair, in Thursday’s news release. "Telus is a leader in the Canadian telecommunications landscape and this partnership represents a great opportunity to reach new audiences in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec, providing Canadians with better access than ever to world-class NFB content."
"Bringing homegrown content to Canadians through the NFB film app on Optik TV demonstrates Telus' ongoing commitment to improving our customers' entertainment experience while supporting Canadian content creators," added Blair Miller, Telus’ VP content. "The addition of the NFB app means Optik TV customers can enjoy award-winning, Canadian-produced films and documentaries on the best screen in their home without the hassle of fumbling for additional remotes or switching inputs."
