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...
Animation
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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.
In the Frame: Five NFB Projects to Watch in 2019
2018 ended on a high note for the NFB. Two NFB productions have made it onto TIFF’s prestigious Top Ten list — Patrick Bouchard’s masterful stop motion animation The Subject...
Adorable: Watch Six Animated Films About Animals!
Animals are awesome. Animated films are awesome. So, be them furry, scaly or feathery, these six adorable tales of animated animals will be sure to entertain you!
NFB’s Hothouse 12: Animation Apprenticeship, The Indigenous Way
The NFB is about to launch the 12th edition of Hothouse, the celebrated apprenticeship program for emerging animation filmmakers. This year’s focus is on Indigenous creators
The 10 Most-Viewed NFB Films of 2018
As we wrap up the year, we thought it would be fun to look at the Top 10 most-watched films 2018. It’s a great mix, and is sure to make for some great viewing during the holidays.
#MyNFB : A Lyrical Ode to Evelyn Lambart’s Mr. Frog Went A-Courting
Inspired by Evelyn Lambart’s Mr. Frog Went A-Courting, David Van Poppel, a passionate NFB fan, went as far as writing a song.
NFB Staff Picks 2018
Every year, our team partakes in a little activity that we’ve all become really fond of: our end-of-year staff picks.
This Week on NFB.ca: Explore the World of Dance through 5 Films
This week on NFB.ca we focused on the intersection between cinema and dance, using the former to explore the latter. Watch 5 films on the art of dance.
#MyNFB : Brought Together by the Beastly Blackfly
My father was born in Ontario, the province that doesn’t have traditional seasons like summer, fall and winter, but rather measures time by which blood-sucking insect is currently out to get you.
This Week on NFB.ca: Watch 4 Films That Take on the Issue of Violence Against Women
In advance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we’ve spent this past week focusing on films that explore this devastating issue.
Six Free Films About Hockey!
Slap on a pair of skates, and hit the ice for six hockey films that are pucking awesome.