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Hothouse 9 | The Hidden Side of Digital Animation in 4 Geeky Graphs
Kyler Kelly, participant in the NFB's 9th annual Hothouse apprenticeship, offers a look at the hidden side of digital animation in 4 geeky graphs.
Hothouse 9 | Hands full of clay
*This post is a short haiku from our Hothouse intern Su-An Ng. Taking a short break Processing thoughts frame by frame Both hands full of clay
An Animator’s Life: Time and Distractions
Join acclaimed animator Cordell Barjker (The Cat Came Back) as he ruminates on time and distraction in an artist's life.
Until November 30th, Get Animated! on NFB.ca
From October 28 to November 30, Get Animated! on NFB.ca Animation lovers rejoice: our annual animation celebration is back. Celebrating International Animation Day (October 28), Get Animated! returns with a...
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.
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...