The 12 principles of animation
Make your animation leap to life with this handy guide detailing the 12 principles of animation.
Animation
Explore our vast collection of animated films and get info about the world of animation in general.
New on NFB.ca | Watch Vladimir Leschiov’s Rainy Days
Discover Vladimir Leschiov's new animation Rainy Days, an atmospheric short about travel and personal memory, entirely drawn in ink and black tea.
Hothouse 10 | Watch 8 Animated Films From Emerging Filmmakers
Here's a look at this year's crop of Hothouse animated films.
Evelyn Lambart | Watch 6 Stunning Shorts by the First Lady of Canadian Animation
However counterintuitive, constraints are crucial to creativity. Constraints impose a set starting point. They force us to solve problems and come up with innovative twists. A convincing case in point is the visual splendor of...
Frame x Frame | Meet Artists-in-Residence Sylvie Trouvé and Dale Hayward
Until March 8th, prolific NFB animators Sylvie Trouvé and Dale Hayward are "on display" as part of Quebec City's Musée de la civilisation's Frame x Frame exhibit. Read on for more info on the cool project they are working on and their upcoming films.
Watch 4 Winter Films for Kids on NFB.ca
Melt away your winter blahs with these 4 heart-warming winter films for kids.
Awash with Academy Awards®: Watch 7 Oscar®-Winning Flicks on NFB.ca
Oscars® galore! Discover and watch for free 7 NFB shorts that charmed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in years past.
Watch 10 Films About Love on NFB.ca
Ahhh love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve put together a little playlist all about romance.
3 keys for understanding and appreciating pinscreen animation
Everything you always wanted to know about pinscreen animation but were afraid to ask.
Gotta go! Say goodbye to NFB blogger Jovana with a few of her favourite flicks
Want to know what your friendly neighbourhood NFB blogger Jovana recommends? Explore the best of the best in the NFB's online collection of films.
Watch 6 stellar Oscar® nominees that missed out on the top prize
It's Oscar® season and the buzz is in the air. Want to know what else has been up for the top prize over the years? Watch 6 of our 73 (!) nominated films!
Take a cinematic tour of Norway’s people, places, and stories
Wanna get to know Norway through the magic of cinema? From skiing to fishing to Norwegian art and design, you'll love this tiny nation's persona.