International Women’s Day: Know Your History!
In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re pleased to present a week-long lineup of NFB films by and about women. One of the things that makes me...
Posts Tagged “Animation”
Watch Kids’ Cartoons From Around the World
Watch short animation for kids online for free with Talespinners, a collection of NFB cartoons from around the world.
Sealskin Stop Motion: Co Hoedeman’s Inuit Legends
Discover Oscar-winning animator Co Hoedeman's pair of short stop motion films illustrating Inuit legends with sealskin puppets.
The Family That Dwelt Apart: When good intentions go horribly wrong
I love tall tales. The crazier the better. I especially love tall tales that have a strong message. The NFB animated short The Family That Dwelt Apart fits in all...
Enjoy Free Animation Films and Workshops Across Canada Starting October 26th
The NFB is launching the 6th edition of Get Animated!, bringing many of the country’s finest and funniest animated films to communities across Canada in celebration of International Animation Day...
NFB Animation Workshops at the 2012 Ottawa International Animation Festival
This is a guest post written by Anne Koizumi and Fouad Sassi, Education Specialists and Workshop Facilitators at the National Film Board of Canada in Montreal, QC. On September 19,...
Frog Meets Mouse: Evelyn Lambart’s Mr. Frog Went A-Courting
Check out Evelyn Lambart's superb paper cutout animation about the unlikely entanglements of a frog and a pointy-snouted mouse.
Back to School with NFB Education
It’s time to return to the classroom, so we’ve been working hard to bring exciting films, resources and hands-on activities to you and your students. Here are a few ideas...
Some Thoughts on Frog Electrocution, Plagiarism and the Pain of Being Judged
First off, I want to apologize to the last person left standing who might visit this blog to see if I’ve finally posted anything new. Well, you may or may...
Animator Rosa Aiello on Sand and Surrender
This is a guest post by Rosa Aiello, one of 6 animators participating in this year’s Hothouse program, the NFB’s 12-week paid apprenticeship for emerging filmmakers. Notes for a blog...
Animator David Barlow-Krelina on Getting 3D Particle Effects To Do What You Want Them To
This is a guest post by David Barlow-Krelina, one of 6 animators participating in this year’s Hothouse program, the NFB’s 12-week paid apprenticeship for emerging filmmakers. It’s been an intense...
Farewell to the King of All Wild Things
This is a guest blog post written by NFB animation producer, Marcy Page. Marcy, along with Spike Jonze and Vince Landay, produced Higglety Pigglety Pop! Or There Must be More...