Finding the Emotional Centre of a Hard-to-Watch Film
There are many reasons to watch Nisha Pahuja’s To Kill a Tiger, but its subject matter is difficult. So focus on the film's heart.
Posts Tagged “documentary”
How Chosen Families and COVID Came Into Sharp Relief During Lay Down Your Heart
Marie Clements and Niall McNeil are interviewed about their film, Lay Down Your Heart, and about theatre's chosen families.
Content Creator Jake Hillhouse on Why Filming Viral Stunts Is Much Harder Than You Think
Jake Hillhouse grew a considerable following by filming Jackass-esque comedy stunts like waxing his eyebrow by connecting a wax strip to the back of a moving car.
Ink has a life of its own, says inkmaker for Robert Crumb, Margaret Atwood
I’ve been making my own ink for almost 10 years now as the founder of the Toronto Ink Company. This urban-foraged ink company began in my kitchen with an ingredient...
Teaching Puberty | 4 Films to Facilitate Discussions
Teaching puberty is hard, even in the best circumstances. We've put together 4 films to help facilitate the conversation.
Instagram Storytellers Wanted
What does a documentary look like on Instagram Stories? That's what we're trying to figure out. Submit your proposal now for this exciting opportunity.
This Week on NFB.ca: Explore Black History through 5 Films
This week on NFB.ca, we explored Black History through five different films. From animation to documentary, there's something for all ages.
In the Frame: Five NFB Projects to Watch in 2019
2018 ended on a high note for the NFB. Two NFB productions have made it onto TIFF’s prestigious Top Ten list — Patrick Bouchard’s masterful stop motion animation The Subject...
This Week on NFB.ca: Love Documentary Film? Watch 5 of the Best
Winter is fully upon us, so snuggle up somewhere warm and enjoy 5 documentary films, hand-picked by our in-house expert, Albert Ohayon.
This Week on NFB.ca: Watch 4 Inspiring Films about Living with Disability
This week on NFB.ca we looked at four films that explore different stories of inspiring individuals living with disabilities. Watch them now.
This Week on NFB.ca: Trip Back to the 1970s with 5 Films
Are you ready to relive the 1970s? Maybe experience them for the first time? Throw on a pair of bell-bottoms and enjoy these 5 films.
This week on NFB.ca: A Close Look at Mental Illness
This week on NFB.ca we explored mental illness through four documentary films. Per the CMHA, 50% of the population will have had a mental illness by age 40.