Camilo Martín-Flórez, Author at NFB Blog

Author : Camilo Martín-Flórez

Camilo Martín-Flórez has devoted his entire career to studying and promoting the “other cinemas” of the Americas (Indigenous, Afro-Descendant, Asian-American, etc.), as well as Latin American and Caribbean cinema. He holds a Ph.D. in Film Studies from the University of Bologna (Italy). As the National Film Board of Canada’s English Collection Curator, he is responsible for film programming on nfb.ca and for writing about films, filmmakers and the history of the NFB.

Asian-Canadian Perspectives in 7 Recent, Memorable NFB Films | Curator’s Perspective

To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, I’d like to dedicate this Curator’s Perspective to seven recent, impactful NFB films that have brought Asian-Canadian stories and history to audiences here and around the world.

85 Years of NFB Filmmaking: A Look at What Makes Canada’s Renowned Public Producer So Unique | Curator’s Perspective

This Curator’s Perspective as an opportunity to reflect on the distinctive characteristics that have helped the Board carve out a highly successful film brand.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Studio D’s Founding, Part 2: Award-Winning Pioneers of Feminist Filmmaking

This instalment of Curator’s Perspective pays tribute to the visionary directors of the world’s first—and to this day, solely—publicly funded feminist filmmaking Studio D.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Studio D’s Founding, Part 1: Kathleen Shannon and the Formative Years

This instalment of Curator’s Perspective pays tribute to the visionary directors of the world’s first—and to this day, solely—publicly funded feminist filmmaking Studio D.

Celebrating BHM with a Look Back at Three Pioneering Filmmakers | Curator’s Perspective

To commemorate Black History Month, this instalment of Curator’s Perspective will be shining a spotlight on the films of these three key figures in the birth and evolution of Black filmmaking in Canada and at the NFB.

Canadian Society and Technology in NFB Films: Challenges and Opportunities | Curator’s Perspective

This instalment of Curator’s Perspective reviews NFB films that dig deeper into the dilemmas, challenges and opportunities posed by digital technologies since the early 1960s.

Theodore Ushev: More Than Two Decades of Animation Innovation | Curator’s Perspective

Theodore Asenov Ushev (1968, Kyustendil, Bulgaria) is one of the most accomplished NFB creative collaborators of the last few decades. During his 25-year career as an animator and filmmaker, Ushev has won dozens of accolades and awards across the globe.

Willie Dunn: In Memory of the Legendary Mi’kmaq Filmmaker | Curator’s Perspective

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Willie Dunn’s passing, this instalment of Curator’s Perspective explores and showcases the films made by this acclaimed Mi’kmaq artist at the NFB.

The Chilean Coup as Seen by NFB Filmmakers | Curator’s Perspective

This edition of Curator’s Perspective is dedicated to revisiting Chile’s coup d’état through the eyes of various NFB filmmakers

NFB Animation by Filmmakers of Asian Descent: A Brief History | Curator’s Perspective

This edition of Curator’s Perspective is highlighting some of the work done by Asian-Canadian filmmakers or filmmakers of Asian descent at the National Film Board.

The NFB Collection: 84 Years of History, 109 Years of Cinema | Curator’s Perspective

This instalment of Curator’s Perspective is devoted to celebrating the launch of a new website for the NFB collection.

Women at the NFB: Firsts, Nominees and Oscar Winners | Curator’s Perspective

This instalment of Curator’s Perspective is devoted to the landmark films that have been directed by women at the NFB over the decades.

Author : Camilo Martín-Flórez

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