A voyage to the Canadian countryside with the Group of Seven
Explore the relationship between artist and nature in Canadian modernism through our Group of Seven documentaries.
The Craft
Here we feature updates, tips, and other useful information for creators in the film and media industries, including interviews with practitioners and discussion of emerging technologies, forms, and audiences.
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.
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.
Call for Entries: McLaren Wall-to-Wall
An inspiring productive collaboration between the ghost of a legend and the talent of tomorrow.
Hothouse 9 | The Hidden Side of Digital Animation in 4 Geeky Graphs
Kyler Kelly, participant in the NFB's 9th annual Hothouse apprenticeship, offers a look at the hidden side of digital animation in 4 geeky graphs.
Nobody Waved Good-bye: The Little Film That Could
In 1984, the Toronto International Film Festival ranked Nobody Waved Good-bye number 9 on their list of the top 10 Canadian feature films of all time. Read about how the film evolved and how it became such a seminal work.
(Relatively) Pain-Free Sketching
Animator Cordell Barker returns for a quick post on the pains of sketching and the tablet apps that significantly lessen them.
How I Spent My Summer… Working
I always seem to be working long hours during the summer months while everyone else seems to be living a life and embracing the heat. At least, that’s how I...
How to Use the New McLaren’s Workshop App in Your Classroom
Interactive apps are an amazing addition to the classroom, as they offer students a unique way to learn new media skills and develop their creative abilities. Teaching animation is a...
Guy Maddin Discusses Montreal, Dreams and His New Seances Project
Winnipeg filmmaker Guy Maddin arrived in Montreal earlier this month to tackle an ambitious feat: the filming of 12 short films in 13 days. The shoot was part of Seances,...
5 Films to Help You Make Art This Summer
NFB Education can help your kids make art this summer! We've compiled a list of 5 fun and creative films to inspire your summer art projects
Hot Topics | Lighting Wizard Dedo Weigert Discusses Lighting for Documentary, Part 2
Recently, celebrated cinematographer and lighting system inventor Dedo Weigert dropped by the NFB’s Montreal headquarters for a day-long workshop on a topic dear to his heart: film lighting. During lunch,...