Who’s who? Meet the animators in our 10th annual Hothouse animation apprenticeship
Meet the 8 emerging animators who will immerse themselves in our 12-week paid apprenticeship in hands-on animation. Who will make what—and how?!
Animation
Explore our vast collection of animated films and get info about the world of animation in general.
The NFB heads to TIFF 2014 with 7 films
We're gearing up for the Toronto International Film Festival with 5 NFB films in the running. Check out some trailers and clips here. See you at the fest!
Mark UN International Youth Day with 5 films
Celebrate the smart, talented, and creative youth of the world on International Youth Day with these inspiring and entertaining films.
A Q&A with Oscar®-nominated animator and artist-in-residence Janet Perlman
Get to know animator-in-residence Janet Perlman as she works on a live, unscripted animation project at Les Musées de la civilisation à Québec. This Q&A is a first-hand account of the work and creativity of an Oscar-nominated artist.
Take a tour of the NFB Kids’ Channel, featuring films for children of all ages
It's summer and the kids are underfoot. Did you know that NFB.ca has a Kids' Channel full of films for children of all ages? Check out the selection here, and get a few recommendations on what to watch.
Summer Films, Part II: more shimmery cinema for your vacation
Here come more of our best, sunniest, and most satisfying summer films. Got some free time on vacation? Grab a laptop and sit on the dock with these cinematic treats.
Evelyn Lambart’s centenary: celebrating Canada’s first female animation pioneer
On the 100th anniversary of Evelyn Lambart's birth, explore the animation pioneer's life and work across her decades-long career at the NFB.
Celebrate summer vacation with Summer Films: Part I
Got a lazy afternoon to spend with us? Check out these these funny, inspiring, beautiful, and relaxing summer films during your summer vacation.
Francis Desharnais: artist-in-residence at the Musée de la civilisation de Québec
Meet Francis Desharnais: artist, filmmaker, comic book creator, and lively rotoscoping animator. He'll be in residence in Quebec City in July 2014.
A visit with our furry friends: watch 5 animal docs
Join our friends in the animal kingdom for a tour through their habitats, activities, and personalities. You won't look at raccoons the same way again!
7 days, 7 films: celebrating Canada History Week
Happy Canada Day! This day marks the kick-off of Canada History Week (July 1-7) so check out a selection of informative, inspiring, and entertaining films about Canada's artists, archives, museums, and more.
Listen up, emerging animators: now’s your time to shine in the 10th season of Hothouse
The tenth annual edition of this 12-week full-time apprenticeship for emerging animators is now underway. Get all the details about the call for proposals here. Animators: start your engines!