The NFB: 86 Years, 7,000+ Awards… and Counting!
Let’s celebrate the National Film Board of Canada’s 86th anniversary on May 2 by taking a deep dive into the NFB’s long list of awards—a staggering total of over 7,000...
Posts Tagged “Norman McLaren”
85 Years of NFB Filmmaking: A Look at What Makes Canada’s Renowned Public Producer So Unique | Curator’s Perspective
This Curator’s Perspective as an opportunity to reflect on the distinctive characteristics that have helped the Board carve out a highly successful film brand.
How We Selected 80 NFB Productions to Commemorate Our 80th Anniversary | Curator’s Perspective
Eighty National Film Board of Canada productions are chosen by collection curator Albert Ohayon in honour of the institution's 80th anniversary.
This Week on NFB.ca: Explore the World of Dance through 5 Films
This week on NFB.ca we focused on the intersection between cinema and dance, using the former to explore the latter. Watch 5 films on the art of dance.
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.
Animation News: Sharp Shorts for a New Millennium
The idea that animation can serve as a vehicle for important public messages is embedded in the very foundations of the NFB animation tradition. Back in 1941, when John Grierson...
Jazz and Cinema | Watch 5 Animated Films That’ll Soothe Your Soul
To mark the beginning of most major Canadian jazz festivals, we’ve put together a sampling of five of our best, animated shorts that celebrate the spirit of jazz.
A Brief History of the NFB at the Cannes Film Festival
With the 2017 Cannes Film Festival coming to a close this Sunday, enjoy a list of 10 NFB films that have crossed the Croissette and taken home one of Cannes’s most prestigious prizes.
WWII Animation | Watch 7 Very Short Wartime Cartoons
This Remembrance Day, enjoy an intriguing window into the past with these 7 very short cartoons created to support the war effort during WWII.
Syrinx | Ryan Larkin’s Very First Film Is Finally Online
Watch Oscar-nominated Ryan Larkin's ravishing first film Syrinx, a very short charcoal animation recently added to NFB.ca
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.
Staff Picks 2015 | Watch Our Fave Free Films of the Year
With 2015 coming to a close, we compiled our annual Staff pick list! Brush up on the recently added, free films now available on NFB.ca!