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50 Years of Latinx-Canadian Cinema: From the Margins to the Mainstream
Let’s dive into the untold history of Latinx-Canadian cinema and explore how today’s Latinx filmmakers are finally thriving in an environment that offers rich opportunities to show their work. Before...
People Watching: How Are Animated Films Made?
Ever wondered how animated films come to life—from sketch to screen? Now’s your chance to find out! The NFB is pulling back the curtain and offering exclusive access to the making of Hothouse, our acclaimed three-month creative residency for emerging animators.
The Forgotten Reels of Nunavut’s Super 8 Workshop: An Inuit School of Cinema
When it comes to Indigenous filmmaking—defined here as films directed by Indigenous filmmakers—the National Film Board of Canada has been decades ahead of other national cinema institutions around the world....
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The Forgotten Reels of Nunavut’s Super 8 Workshop: Wolf Koenig’s Treasure Trove of Footage
This two-part blog post will wrap up my exploration of an intriguing and important chapter of Indigenous filmmaking at the NFB: the batch of films I recently found, made during...
The Forgotten Reels of Nunavut’s Super 8 Workshop: Mosha Michael
To continue exploring one of the most intriguing chapters of Indigenous filmmaking at the NFB, let’s now dive into the Frobisher Bay Super 8 Workshop, launched following the success of...