Hollow Land filmmakers Uri and Michelle Kranot: a partnership in art and in life
Animators Uri and Michelle Kranot share their perspectives on their unusual and powerful animated short Hollow Land.
Films
Here you’ll find musings, histories, critiques, and behind-the-scenes info on some of the more than 2,000 films (animations, documentaries, fiction) and interactive projects we’re streaming on NFB.ca.
Turn of the Century: Fun, Film, and Fashion in Early Modernity
Take a trip back in time to Canada's early modernity, and the leisure, fashion, and politics of its people.
It’s That Time Again: 2013 Staff Picks
Don't know what to watch? We've got some recommendations, and trust us: we have great taste.
Short Days, Short Films: 5 Films in 7 Minutes!
Daylight gone? Don't fret! Settle in with some of our shortest films to honour the shortest days of the year.
The Challenger: The Great Canadian Aviation Project
This week on NFB.ca, take a trip through the genesis of the Canadair Challenger jet, and the film that tells this ambitious airplane's story.
Bing Bang Boom: on a Journey to the Playful Discovery of Sound
What's the difference between a sound and a piece of music? A group of curious seventh graders are about to find out in this 1969 short doc.
Eye Candy: 7 Psychedelic NFB Posters
Check out these eye-bending and mind-twisting psychedelic NFB posters from days gone by. Optical illusions! Pop art! The excitement never ends!
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...
Hidden Treasures from the Archives – A Letter from Roberto Rossellini
Read a hand written letter from Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini, found in the NFB archives. A truly valuable and exciting discovery!
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.
The Movie That Influenced Kubrick’s 2001
Did you know that "Universe", a 26-minute masterpiece on astronomy by Colin Low and Roman Kroitor actually inspired Stanley Kubrick's 2001, A Space Odyssey? Watch "Universe" now!
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.