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Hothouse 13: Animators wanna have fun

Hothouse 13: Animators wanna have fun

A spirit of pure invention informs the latest edition of Hothouse which got underway on November 15. That’s when the National Film Board opened the doors of its famous animation studios to six young animation artists from across Canada.

Little Gems: The Sponsored Animated Film | Curator’s Perspective

Little Gems: The Sponsored Animated Film | Curator’s Perspective

Two hilarious, short, animated films from the 1950s produced at the National Film Board are discussed in detail.

Meet the 2021 ONFB XP Participants

Meet the 2021 ONFB XP Participants

NFB XP is an exciting new incubator at the National Film Board designed for animators to test out new ideas and find technology solutions for animation problems.

Folklore and Mythology | Curator’s Perspective

Folklore and Mythology | Curator’s Perspective

An overview of four National Film Board of Canada animated short films on Greek Mythology and beyond. From Syrinx to Icarus to the ErlKing.

Interview with Filmmaker Chris Dainty: Shannon Amen and Art as Therapy

Interview with Filmmaker Chris Dainty: Shannon Amen and Art as Therapy

Shannon was made to feel uncomfortable for being gay. This film is going to make you feel uncomfortable, but that’s why her story is so important.

The Internationalist Impulse: New NFB Animation

The Internationalist Impulse: New NFB Animation

An internationalist impulse has fuelled NFB animation from the get-go, instilled at the outset by Norman McLaren, the cosmopolitan and wildly inventive young Scot who founded the tradition back in...

The Curve: Social-distancing stories that bring us closer together

The Curve: Social-distancing stories that bring us closer together

As the country and the world face the historic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, production is now under way at the NFB on The Curve, a collection of approximately 30 projects by more than 40 Canadian creators.

Fascinated by Faith: In conversation with animators Andreas Hykade and Jean-François Lévesque

Fascinated by Faith: In conversation with animators Andreas Hykade and Jean-François Lévesque

Acclaimed animators Andreas Hykade and Jean-François Lévesque recently sat down to discuss their experiences, their creative processes and how faith has shaped them.

Mini-Lesson for Flawed

Mini-Lesson for Flawed

Enjoy a mini-lesson on Flawed! In this post, teachers will find several activities, questions, and topics designed to help them lead in-class discussions with students aged 12+!

How a Popular Comic Book Became an Animated Series

How a Popular Comic Book Became an Animated Series

Produced by La Pastèque and the NFB in partnership with Télé-Québec, the web series The Great List of Everything is now online.

The 10 Most-Viewed NFB Films of 2019

The 10 Most-Viewed NFB Films of 2019

As we wrap up the year, we thought it would be fun to look at the Top 10 most-watched NFB films of 2019. It’s a great mix, and is sure to make for some enjoyable viewing during the holidays.

NFB Staff Picks 2019

NFB Staff Picks 2019

We have hundreds of films that can be viewed free of charge on our site, and this list is a fun little place for you to start watching the hidden gems you might have missed throughout the year.