People Watching: How Are Animated Films Made?
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 National Film Board of Canada is pulling back the curtain and offering exclusive access to the making of Hothouse, our acclaimed three-month creative residency for emerging animators.
The three-part behind-the-scenes series Inside Hothouse follows six rising talents through their sleepless nights, creative setbacks, and breakthrough moments.
Taking a page from the theme of this year’s edition, “People Watching,” we invite you to do just that: observe the artists behind the animation. Discover their stories, their hopes, their struggles—and the passion that fuels their craft.
DEVELOPMENT (STORYBOARD)
The filmmakers get familiar with their first task: turning ideas into storyboards.
PRODUCTION (ANIMATION, VOICE RECORDING, MUSIC & FOLEY)
Abbey, Max, Mégan, Katie, Aerin, and Mitchell face the highs and lows of development—with a perfectly timed boost from an animation legend.
POST-PRODUCTION (MIX & ONLINE)
With the clock ticking, the filmmakers race to finish before tackling professional post-production for the very first time
THE FILMS
Pssst… If the behind-the-scenes action piqued your curiosity, now’s your chance to catch up on the films themselves:
Super Mr. Woods
Super Mr. Woods, Aerin Wu, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
Step into the myth. Witness the madness.
Intruder
Intruder, Max Ma, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
A man tries to direct his own dreams, unsuccessfully.
Springrise
Springrise, Mitchell Keys, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
Even in our darkest seasons, the light always returns.
I Want to Go Home
I Want to Go Home, Mégan Dupont, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
A poetic journey through darkness, memory and the fragile miracle of vision.
Panoptic
Panoptic, Katie Finn, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
A battle between inmates and a prison security system.
Get a Grip
Get A Grip, Abbey Collings, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
A tiny tale of self-discovery and the wonder of being special.
Maybe your project could be part of the 16th edition of Hothouse… Don’t miss our next call for submissions! Be sure to join our mailing list by sending us a message at hothouse@nfb.ca
