The NFB at Annecy: 70 Years and Counting
Founded in 1960, the Annecy International Animated Film Festival was originally held every two years before becoming an annual event in 1997. Over the decades, it has grown into one...
Animation
Explore our vast collection of animated films and get info about the world of animation in general.
A Cat, a Strange Visitor, a Cow, a Frog and a Little Girl: The World of Cordell Barker
These few words alone could summarize the five films Cordell Barker made at the NFB. Five characters who aren’t always the protagonists, but who invariably act as disruptive factors, setting...
Anarchists of Animation: How the Creators of The Girl Who Cried Pearls Broke Every Rule—and Made Magic
When people think of stop-motion animation, they often imagine the creators as meticulous perfectionists who painstakingly adjust every frame, obsessing over the tiniest details. And while the duo behind The...
How well do you know your animation classics? | Curator’s Perspective
October 28 is International Animation Day, and that provides us with a great opportunity to revisit some of our classics. Instead of suggesting a list of films for you to...
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 NFB is pulling back the curtain and offering exclusive access to the making of Hothouse, our acclaimed three-month creative residency for emerging animators.
Three Suggestions for Celebrating Black History Month | Curator’s Perspective
For a good 10 years now, we’ve offered special programming on the NFB website every February to celebrate Black History Month. The Black Voices in Cinema channel features some 30 films—but where to start? Here are three suggestions.
Hothouse: A Tradition of Excellence | Curator’s Perspective
Hothouse animation mentorship program has brought some great talents to light, with many participants having gone on to brilliant careers in their field.
Two Apples: Not Your Grandmother’s Claymation
The film tells the touching story of a woman who immigrates to a new country, but the way that story is told is what sets Two Apples apart.
The Hangman Is Looking for an Accomplice, and That Accomplice Is You
Directed by Michelle and Uri Kranot, The Hangman at Home unsettles the viewer with voyeurism and the uncanny.
Marcy Page, Winner of This Year’s Winsor McCay Award
Every year at the Annie Awards in Los Angeles, the Hollywood chapter of the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA-Hollywood) presents the Winsor McCay Award in recognition of an individual’s career contributions to the art of animation. The 2024 winner is filmmaker and producer Marcy Page, who spent many years at the National Film Board.
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.
The Many Sides of Theodore Ushev, a.k.a. My Father
let me introduce myself first, before we make this all about my dad, because I also want attention as an artist. I’m Alexandra Ouchev. Theodore Ushev’s daughter.