Commemorate National Child Day with 5 films about youth around the world
Commemorate Canada's National Child Day and the UN's Universal Children's Day with 5 films on the experiences, voices, and lives of youth around the world.
Author : Jovana Jankovic
Jovana has been with the NFB since 2012, where she worked in Production before joining the Marketing team as a Web Writer. Jovana holds a Bachelor of Arts, Combined Honours in Film Studies and English from Carleton University, and a Master of Arts in Communication and Culture from York University. In addition to cinema, her interests include wine, cheese, tennis, fashion, politics, and karaoke. You can follow Jovana on Twitter.
Behind the scenes of Guy Maddin’s melodramatic short Night Mayor
If you haven't seen Guy Maddin's mini-masterpiece Night Mayor, now's the time. Watch the film and explore the melodrama and modernity at its core.
Remembrance Day 2014: what to do, where to go, and what to watch
Mark Remembrance Day with free public screenings, an online free streaming period, and a beautiful commemorative box set. Get all the details on what to do, where to go, and especially what to watch here.
The NFB Film Club is back with stellar Winter 2014 programming
Check out our latest offering of films available for FREE public screening at public libraries across Canada. Watch a few trailers, and decide what you want to see in your community this winter. There's something for everyone—kids and adults alike!
Celebrate Halloween and International Animation Day with 8 dark, weird, and wacky films
From vampires to the dark recesses of the subconscious mind, travel to the fantastical and beyond in 8 weird, wacky, and wonderful films that celebrate Halloween and International Animation Day.
Election o’clock in Toronto: get out there and vote!
Want to get a cinematic perspective on Toronto ahead of the election? Check out these NFB films—old and new—about the city, its people, and its politicians.
New trends in marketing and distribution; or, how to get eyeballs on your films
Want to know how the latest platforms, networks, and technologies are helping distributors and marketers get audiences' eyeballs on documentaries? Find out here. We've got more great content from the TIFF 2014 Doc Conference comin' atcha!
Behind the scenes with Oscar®-nominated animator and filmmaker Gerald Potterton
Get some juicy behind-the-scenes info straight from Oscar®-nominated animator and filmmaker Gerald Potteron about his illustrious career—and watch a few films, too. Potterton worked with Buster Keaton, Ivan Reitman, Colin Low, and even on The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" in his decades-long career.
Free stream of The Wind at My Door, Oct. 10-12; plus 4 related mental health films
Check out a brand new feature doc on bipolar disorder, The Wind at My Door, streaming free on NFB.ca, Oct. 10-12. Plus, 4 more riveting docs on mental health issues—from schizophrenia to bipolar disorder—accompany this film. Get informed and inspired!
From slapstick to science and beyond: explore 5 cinematic biographies
From Bret "the Hitman" Hart to Dr. Frederick Banting and Buster Keaton, the world's most fascinating folks come alive in 5 cinematic biographies—watch now and get to know these riveting figures, both professionally and very, very personally.
Free streaming of The Dance of Words: Sept. 26-28 to mark International Week of the Deaf
Free streaming: Sept. 26-28, 2014! Get to know a group of young artists who are bringing a creative approach to expressing the solidarity and strength at the heart of Quebec's deaf community.
The State of the Art, Part II: Documentary Aesthetics
Discover the latest in documentary's forms, trends, and visual languages, straight from industry insiders at the 2014 TIFF Doc Conference.