Behind the Scenes
Interviews with filmmakers, making-of clips and master classes will be featured with the aim of giving you a sneak peek at what goes into the making of a film.
Welcome to the Uncanny Valley: A sneak peek at Chris Landreth’s new film, Subconscious Password
The following is a guest post from Oscar®-winning filmmaker Chris Landreth about his upcoming release, Subconscious Password.
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Subconscious Password, my latest short film, travels to the inner mind of a fellow named Charles Langford, as he struggles to remember the name of his friend at a party. In his...
The Boys and Girls of Summer: Baseball Films at the NFB
On deck
Spring is upon us and baseball season has arrived. I thought it a perfect time to share with you our collection of baseball films, all available on NFB.ca for your viewing pleasure.
I grew up playing the game and following the Montreal Expos (even catching a few games...
3D Stereoscopy: A Q&A with producer Marc Bertrand
This post originally appeared in French on the ONF.ca blog.
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In my last post, I provide a summary of a master class on stereoscopy given by Marc Bertrand, producer at the NFB’s Animation and Youth Studio, during the Montreal International Children’s Film Festival (FIFEM).
At the end of his presentation,...
3D: Stereoscopy for Dummies
This post originally appeared in French on the ONF.ca blog.
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Marc Bertrand, a producer at the NFB’s Animation and Youth Studio, gave two master workshops on stereoscopy, also called 3D imaging, on March 8, 2013 at the Phi Centre during the Montreal International Children’s Film Festival (FIFEM).
Marc has produced...
Glenn Gould: Two Portraits, One Musical Genius
On Sunday, February 10, pianist and composer Glenn Gould will be accorded a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th annual Grammy Awards. To mark this important occasion, we have released, online, 2 documentary portraits of Mr. Gould produced by the National Film Board in 1959. I thought...
Animation Tips | Timing is Everything
Wow, am I ever behind in my blogging. When I started the blog on my film around 9 months ago, I had thought committing to a once a month entry would be a snap. Well, in 9 months I've only done 2 entries and my last one was...
Balkan Powder Keg: Controversy, Censorship and the Missing Film
During World War 2 the National Film Board was actively involved in producing films that would provide a uniquely Canadian view of the war effort at home and on the fighting fronts. Two theatrical newsreel series were produced during this time: Canada Carries On, which focused on Canadian...
China Mission: The Story of a Great Canadian
When one views images of life in China today, one sees a country that is highly industrialized and on its way to becoming a modern society. Yet this transition has been a long time in coming. China was, for all intents and purposes, stuck in the “middle ages”...
The Sloane Affair: Tax Fraud Drama with a Twist
Do you enjoy tense, exciting, dramatic films that focus on police investigations? What about gripping courtroom dramas? If you answered “Yes” to both questions, have I got a good film for you! Produced by the NFB in 1972, The Sloane Affair is all this and more, and is...
Take a Master Class with animator Patrick Bouchard in Toronto on September 9
We’re thrilled to announce that as part of our activities surrounding the Toronto International Film Festival this year, filmmaker Patrick Bouchard will be hosting a free Animation Master Class at Rue Morgue Magazine on Sunday, September 9 at 7:00 pm.
During this Master Class, Patrick will present how he...
Hot Shots: Norman McLaren, Claude Jutra and Ravi Shankar on Set in 1957
A Chairy Tale is a short film about a chair with a mind of its own that refuses to be sat on. It was directed by NFB legends Norman McLaren and Claude Jutra in 1957.
Using pixilation, the film depicts a young Jutra (dapper at 27) as he struggles...
The Quiet Racket: Getting in Touch with Nature
Are you fed up with living in the city? Is the noise getting to you? Wish you could escape to the country for the weekend? Pack up and go camping, or leave it all behind and just go for a ride? Be careful what you wish for, because...
