The State of the Art, Part II: Documentary Aesthetics
Discover the latest in documentary's forms, trends, and visual languages, straight from industry insiders at the 2014 TIFF Doc Conference.
Documentary
Explore the world of documentary—including biography, history, social and political issues, global cultures, and aboriginal topics.
The State of the Art, Part I: Documentary Ethics
What's a doc's job? Get the latest on documentary practices from artists, critics, and industry insiders at the TIFF 2014 Doc Conference. In this post, we consider ethical documentary practices and a filmmaker's responsibility.
In the dish pit: a Q&A with Mark Hoffe, director of interactive web doc Bubble Dancers
Docs ain't what they used to be! Check out this informative interview with Mark Hoffe, the interactive web doc filmmaker behind "Bubble Dancers", a series of profiles about working in the dish pit. Fans of new media and creative producers alike will relish this behind-the-scenes look.
TIFF 2014: Michael Moore’s 13-Point Manifesto for Documentary Filmmaking
One of the world's most successful theatrical doc filmmakers shares his emphatic, controversial, and hilarious tips for making documentaries work. All creators in the documentary industry need to see this!
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!
5 films on literature: Atwood, Kerouac, Mowat, and more…
Bookworms unite! Watch 5 revealing and inspiring documentaries about some of the world's greatest writers. You may even learn something new about a favourite writer you thought you knew.
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 doc by any other name: explore 4 types of documentary films
Think a documentary is about "truth"? Think again! These 4 types of documentary films may have almost nothing in common with each other—except that they all present a compelling vision of the world we live in.
The First World War’s 100th anniversary: a cinematic commemoration
Mark the centenary of the First World War with free public film screenings and special programming on NFB.ca. Explore now!
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.
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.
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!