Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 5)
This week we looked at endangered sea turtles, anti-war films and the work of some great Canadian artists as seen through the eyes of children.
Posts Tagged “Neighbours”
Watch a Norman McLaren-Inspired Ballet Performance
The National Ballet of Canada, the NFB, and Ex-Machina come together to bring us Frame by Frame, a ballet inspired by the works of Norman McLaren.
When Only the Best Will Do
It's award-season! In celebration of the exceptional work of Canadian filmmakers, there's no better time to watch some incredible award-winning films.
Here Are A Few Tips For Successful Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution is hard. It’s human nature for us to think we’re in the right, and that our opponent is the one who’s got it wrong. Watch 3 films that deal with conflict resolution for children and adults.
The Best NFB Films of the 1950s
With 3000+ films that you can stream for free, picking a starting point can be tricky! Enjoy a (subjective) list of the 10 best NFB films from the 1950s!
Photo Friday | 10 Great Pictures From the Set of Norman McLaren’s Neighbours
Get a VIP pass to the set of McLaren’s classic anti-war short, Neighbours with these 10 stunning behind-the-scene photographs.
Live and Let Live: Download 5 Films about Conflict and Tolerance for $0.99 Each
Anyone with neighbours has already figured out how much effort and imagination it takes to love them as thyself. In the summer, neighbours agressively mow their lawns in the middle of...
Music of the NFB | Discover A Vintage Vinyl
In 1977, the NFB released an unusual item given its mandate and the nature of its activities: a vinyl record. Simply titled Musiques de l’O.N.F./Music of the N.F.B.: Volume 1, this double LP was produced in order to showcase the musical qualities of certain NFB productions.
NFB Remixed | Watch 5 Music Videos Inspired by the NFB
The NFB may be primarily known for documentaries and animation, but if you were to take a quick search through our archives, you'd find yourself knee-deep in music.
In memoriam: Wolf Koenig (1927-2014)
Explore the life and work of Canadian filmmaker, producer, cinematographer, animator, and overall cinema pioneer Wolf Koenig.
Explore “Making Movie History: A Portrait in 61 Parts”, a new web doc series
Want to know more about how and why Canadian film culture came to be the way it is? Go straight to the source in our new interactive web doc! Interviews with poets, dreamers, and pioneers reveal the history of the NFB... and maybe even a bit about what movies mean to Canadians today.
Films on stamps / stamps on film: watch 5 films commemorated by Canada Post
Watch them all, and then collect them all! Canada Post and the NFB present a series of permanent domestic rate stamps honouring 5 of the NFB's most acclaimed films of all time. Watch all 5 films here.