On Track: NFB Train Films in Pictures
In celebration of all things locomotive, check out these archival photos and illustrations taken from some of the NFB's essential train films. You can watch many of these films for free online at NFB.ca.
Animation
Explore our vast collection of animated films and get info about the world of animation in general.
Watch 5 Mesmerizing Shorts Starring Geometric Shapes
Check out these 5 geometry-inspired works by renowned NFB animators. They're short, colourful, and mesmerizing! What more could you want? Start watching now.
Vimeo Exclusives | Discover 5 Little-Known Experimental Shorts
Dive in to the NFB's exclusive collection of experimental short films hosted on Vimeo. These mind-bending films will leave you feeling exhilirated!
Hothouse 9 | Week 1 Recap: Intense and Amazing
* This post was written by Hothouse 9 intern Su-An Ng. It is so surreal being here in Montreal for the first time, working at the NFB and walking the...
(Relatively) Pain-Free Sketching
Animator Cordell Barker returns for a quick post on the pains of sketching and the tablet apps that significantly lessen them.
Playing With Fire: Watch Zlatko Grgić’s Hot Stuff on NFB.ca
Enjoy a hilarious reminder of the perils of playing with fire with this short cartoon by celebrated Croatian animator Zlatko Grgić.
How I Spent My Summer… Working
I always seem to be working long hours during the summer months while everyone else seems to be living a life and embracing the heat. At least, that’s how I...
Freedom Flyers: Ishu Patel’s Paradise
Discover this richly-illustrated Ishu Patel animated short about birds, beauty, gilded captivity and the true cost of freedom.
Photo Friday | 20 Brilliant Pictures of Norman McLaren
Norman McLaren (11 April 1914 – 27 January 1987) was a genius, an artisan and a magician. In 1941, the young Scottish-born animator moved to Canada at the invitation of...
Hothouse 9 | Meet Our 6 New Apprentices
This year’s Hothouse review team deliberated and debated 99 submissions from across the country, in the process also re-imagining the many permutations and understandings of what abstract art is and...
Watch 4 Films About Kids and Music
Everyone knows music is good for kids. Music helps children develop language skills, listening skills and even math skills. Music promotes children’s self-esteem, helps stimulate brain connections and relieves stress....
Top 7 Sizzling Summer Films for Youth
To celebrate the arrival of summer, we’ve put together a list of 7 summer films that are guaranteed to educate and entertain young viewers as they try to keep cool...