Julie Matlin, Author at NFB Blog

Author : Julie Matlin

Julie is a freelance writer who was formerly the Head of Social Media for the National Film Board. Her background in the film industry, her work as a writer and her affinity for connecting with people made her a natural fit for the NFB. Her favourite films include The Big Snit, Strange Invaders, RiP! A Remix Manifesto and the interactive project, Flawed.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 11)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 11)

Now more than ever is the time to consider the realities and history of Black-Canadian communities. Watch, discover, and learn alongside your students with a selection of educational resources from the NFB’s collection.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 10)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 10)

This week NFB Education wrapped up Asian Heritage Month with a series of films that portray the Chinese-Canadian experience.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 9)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 9)

This week we've something for everyone. From watching quality films to creating your very own, check out this week's offer.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 8)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 8)

From a tough look at how far feminism has come to an in-depth exploration of the Chinese diaspora, we’ve gone political this week at NFB Education.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 7)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 7)

Join NFB Education this week as we explore the senses, take a trip into outer space,and experience a cautionary tale about privacy on the web.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 6)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 6)

From an exploration of a peaceful protest that turned violent to an animated view on how we treat the elderly, this week we looked at films for older kids.

First Photo Here: Share Your Immigrant Experience

First Photo Here: Share Your Immigrant Experience

Our project First Photo Here is a curated collection of the first photos new arrivals to Canada shared with friends and family back home.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 5)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 5)

This week we looked at endangered sea turtles, anti-war films and the work of some great Canadian artists as seen through the eyes of children.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 4)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 4)

The fourth week of at-home education brings us stories of shamans, tales from the environment, and a peek inside highrise buildings around the world.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 3)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 3)

Welcome to the third week of NFB Education's at-home programming. This week we've got animation, docs and a chance to invite a shark into your living room!

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 2)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 2)

Homeschooling? Distance learning? Don't forget to catch up on this week's schedule of activities, courtesy of NFB Education!

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 1)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 1)

Find a week's worth of great educational content for your school-aged kids, courtesy of the NFB Education team. Updated weekly.