Blake: The Hobo of the Skies
The 1969 Oscar nominated short film Blake follows Blake James, a free spirit who flies in his homebuilt biplane across Canada.
Author : Albert Ohayon
Albert Ohayon studied film production and journalism at Concordia University in Montreal. He has worked at the National Film Board of Canada since 1984. He is currently the English film collection curator. He is responsible for programming English titles on the NFB’s online screening room (nfb.ca). He regularly publishes articles on the history of the NFB, its filmmakers and its films on the site.
Don’t Let the Angels Fall: The Curse of Cannes
The story of the NFB feature film Don`t Let the Angels Fall, the first Canadian feature drama to play in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
How We Selected 80 NFB Productions to Commemorate Our 80th Anniversary
Eighty National Film Board of Canada productions are chosen by collection curator Albert Ohayon in honour of the institution's 80th anniversary.
Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with 9 Hidden Gems on NFB.ca
Nine hidden gems from the National Film Board of Canada's rich collection to help you celebrate National Canadian Film Day.
Innovative Canadian Solutions to Public-Transit Problems
A look at two documentaries from the NFB's Challenge for Change program showing innovative solutions to public transit problems in two Canadian cities.
One Man: Why You’ve Probably Never Seen This Great Canadian Drama
The story of the award winning Canadian feature film One Man, directed by Robin Spry and starring Len Cariou and Jayne Eastwood.
World car-free day: Mobility in the developing world
Chances are, when someone tells you they’ve moved to a new house or apartment, the first thing you’ll ask them about is their commute.
Herring Hunt: An Oscar®-nominated jewel starring Bruno Gerussi
A look at Herring Hunt, an Oscar nominated short from the National Film Board of Canada starring Bruno Gerussi of The Beachcombers fame.
The Political Economy of Canada: From Free Trade to Boom-Bust Cycles
Free trade. Tariffs. Protectionism. Conflict between the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States. It seems these issues are in the news on a daily basis...
Discover the Origins of the RCMP
Enjoy the story of the creation of the North-West Mounted Police (eventual RCMP) in Western Canada in 1873 as told by filmmaker extraordinaire Colin Low.
Watch The Candid Eye, Our Seminal Documentary Series
The seminal NFB Candid Eye television series was one of the first direct cinema series where filmmakers filmed events as they were happening, unscripted.
Take a Whale-Watching Adventure with Bill Mason
In Search of the Bowhead Whale (directed by Bill Mason) documents a World Wildlife Fund expedition in Icy Cape Alaska looking for the elusive Bowhead whale.