Q&A with Producer Tom Berry, Part 1
An interview with Tom Berry on the ins and outs of producing in the feature film industry in Canada.
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.
The Prolific Mr. Robinson
Animation producer Michael Fukushima talks about author Chris Robinson and the world of animation.
How to build a fighter airplane for $25,000 or is this guy crazy?
How do you make a fighter airplane for $25,000? The story of the making of The Defender.
Propaganda cinema at the NFB
Canada Carries On! Just six months after its creation, the National Film Board was faced with a major challenge. With the start of the Second World War, production would...
Watch: Errol Morris talk about interviewing Robert McNamara
Former US Defense Secretary, Robert McNamara, died this morning at the age of 93. In these clips, Errol Morris talks about what it was like to interview McNamara for his...
A working definition of the “producer” title
Ever wonder what the difference is between an Executive Producer and a Producer? An Associate Producer and a Co-Producer? You have? You're not alone. Read on...
How the NFB makes films
An inside look at how the NFB develops and produces films and interactive digital content.
Documentary filmmaking from the inside out
Since I started this series, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about making documentary films, which makes sense considering the NFB is very fertile stomping ground for many well-known...
Inside the Vault Part 2: How the NFB restores and digitizes its collection
Blogger Julie Matlin explains how the NFB restores and digitizes its collection.
Inside the Vault: How the NFB preserves its collection
Blogger Julie Matlin goes on a tour of the NFB vaults to answer questions about how the NFB film collection is preserved.
An Insider’s Guide to the Canadian Film Industry
Before joining the NFB Web team, I worked in the feature film industry for close to 15 years. I started at the very bottom, doing free production assistant (PA) work...
Waterlife: Catch the wave
Waterlife opens in theatres today in Toronto at the Varsity and Canada Square. Celebrate World Environment Day by watching this film about the last great fresh water supply on earth.