Colin Low (1926-2016) | The NFB and Canada Lose a True Pioneer of Cinema
Canada has lost a giant of cinema with the passing of Colin Low, who died in Montreal on February 24 at the age of 89. Born on July 24, 1926,...
Posts Tagged “IMAX”
Innovation, Eh? | Watch 3 Films on Canadian Inventions
Canada is known for many important innovations. Watch 3 films about 3 different Canadian inventions - insulin, IMAX and direct cinema.
Technology in cinema: 5 NFB films that changed the game
The NFB has consistently harnessed the powers of the latest and greatest gadgets and techniques. Watch 5 films that made technological history!
Death of Roman Kroitor: Canada and the Film World Lose a Pioneer
Canadian and world cinema has lost a true giant, with the death yesterday of film pioneer and former NFB colleague Roman Kroitor. Born on December 12, 1926, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan,...
The NFB and World Fairs, pt. 3: Vancouver and Expo 86
This is the third of a 4-part series documenting the NFB’s involvement with World Fairs, from Montreal to Shanghai. It was written by Marc St-Pierre, our French Collection analyst. –...