Film animation from a 12-year-old’s perspective
The following is a guest post by Tanya Koivusalo. The weather is warming up, and people in Toronto are starting to venture outside again — summer is definitely on the...
Education
Our educational offerings are in the spotlight here. These posts highlight the educational potential of our film collection, as well as specific ways in which our films can be used in the classroom and beyond.
Take part in National Poetry Month
oehttp://www.nfb.ca/film/still_waters/ April is National Poetry Month and the League of Canadian Poets is paying tribute to P.K. Page. If you want to get in on the action, watch our documentary...
Climate change and The Arctic Circle: Have we already passed the point of no return?
The following is a guest post by Tanya Koivusalo. On Wednesday April 7, the Toronto Mediatheque is screening The Arctic Circle as part of the Green Screens series. The entire...
26 films on science for children
This post originally appeared on our sister site, ONF.ca, and was translated into English. *** Marc Bertrand, a producer with the NFB’s French Program, looks back on the time he...
Amateurs try their hand at film animation
The following is a guest post by Tanya Koivusalo. On Tuesday evening, a group of film buffs and aspiring filmmakers took film into their own hands, literally, at the NFB...
Behind the scenes of the animated short Tying Your Own Shoes
The following is a guest post by Tanya Koivusalo. oehttp://www.nfb.ca/film/tying_your_own_shoes_trailer The Project The NFB Mediatheque in Toronto is thrilled to present two special events this March Break as part of...
Guest Post: Author/Entrepreneur Tara Hunt on the influence of Marilyn Waring
The following is a guest post by Tara Hunt, aka @MissRogue. oehttp://www.nfb.ca/film/whos_counting/ The NFB documentary about Marilyn Waring’s work, Who’s Counting?, changed my life. I was in my second year...
Educators – have you tried mind mapping with NFB films?
Mind-mapping is a great way for students to organize ideas and the teaching guide that accompanies our Films for Change playlist explains how this is done. With the aid of...
Hey, Toronto! Spend March Break at the Mediatheque
In Toronto? Spend March Break at the Toronto Mediatheque.
6 highly recommended films for teachers
CM Magazine, a Canadian publication that reviews books and media, has recommended 6 NFB films for teachers and librarians (click on the titles to read the reviews): The Museum, Wapos...
Quick start guide to film playlists and chapters on NFB.ca
* This post is intended for the members of NFB/Education. To become a member, click here. When you are a member of NFB/education you can easily prepare your class in advance by assembling a...
Digital Storytelling Workshops
The NFB and Canada CODE collaborate to bring digital storytelling workshops to communities across Canada. Sign up today!