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Death of Roman Kroitor: Canada and the Film World Lose a Pioneer

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,...

Honouring the Memory of Former NFB Commissioner Jacques Bensimon

Honouring the Memory of Former NFB Commissioner Jacques Bensimon

Jacques Bensimon, former NFB Government Commissioner, director, producer, and scriptwriter passed away yesterday at the age of 69. He headed the NFB from 2001-2006 after a stint as president of...

Remembering Dedicated Documentary Filmmaker Magnus Isacsson

Remembering Dedicated Documentary Filmmaker Magnus Isacsson

Long-time NFB friend and Quebec documentary film champion Magnus Isacsson has died. An accomplished filmmaker and tireless advocate of social justice, Magnus dedicated himself to exploring vital social and political...