Half the Screen: Women Directors Make their Mark at NFB
On March 5, 2016 the National Film Board of Canada announced a formal commitment to achieving gender parity in production by 2019. “The NFB’s commitment to gender equity builds on...
Animation
Explore our vast collection of animated films and get info about the world of animation in general.
This Week on NFB.ca: Women Take Centre Stage on IWD 2019
It’s International Women’s Day and we’ve been gearing up all week for the occasion. Over the past five days we’ve featured five films that put women’s issues front and centre, from abortion to menopause.
NFB’s English Animation Studio Launches All-New Experimentation Lab: NFB/ONFxp
For decades, the NFB has been at the forefront of innovation in cinema. Now, we're excited to introduce an all new experimentation lab: NFB/ONFxp.
This Week on NFB.ca: Oscar Winners
It’s Oscar® time, and this year we’re extra excited because we’ve got a horse in the race. Well, maybe not a horse, but we do have a pig, a dog, an ape… well, you’ll see.
NFB Pause: In the animation studios with Eloi and Randall
This week on NFB Pause, we introduce you to Randall Finnerty and Eloi Champagne, two of the technical wizards in our animation department.
Food for thought: Watch Four Free Films About Food!
Sit down and get ready for a four course meal of films that are all about food!
NFB Science: Weather, Climate and Atmosphere
Let us blow you away with 4 entertaining and educational films all about the science of weather, climate and atmosphere!
This Week on NFB.ca – Love is in the Air
Love and relationships were all the rage this week as we celebrated Valentine’s Day. One day a year dedicated to romance. Here, we celebrate with film.
This Week on NFB.ca: Explore Black History through 5 Films
This week on NFB.ca, we explored Black History through five different films. From animation to documentary, there's something for all ages.
NFB Pause: Beecher and Kurytnik Talk Skin for Skin
Skin for Skin is the latest outing for filmmakers Carol Beecher and Kevin Kurytnik. “We wanted to create a contemporary Canadian myth that went further than events and names and dates and numbers.“
Hothouse Catches New Indigenous Wave
The latest incarnation of Hothouse, the NFB’s world-renowned animation mentorship program, kicks off on February 18, fuelled by all the dynamism and vision of a new wave of Indigenous storytellers...
This Week on NFB.ca: Funny Films to Chase the Winter Blues Away
This week on NFB.ca, we explore the funny in film with two animated shorts that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.