When Cousteau Came to Canada
World famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau produced two films with the National Film Board on the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes.
Guest Post: Director Leanne Allison on the challenges of filming with a toddler
The following is a guest post by filmmaker Leanne Allison. Director Leanne Allison talks about her experiences filming with her 2 year old son, Zev, on her most recent film,...
What’s inside the new NFB iPhone App
So here’s what the NFB iPhone app can do: *WATCH hundreds of NFB movies on your iPhone. Most of the films available on NFB.ca are encoded for the iPhone. Soon...
Is hockey a religion in Montreal? You be the judge.
NFB.ca's designer and avid hockey fan Mivil Deschênes asks if hockey in Montreal is a religion. And he makes a pretty compelling argument...
Free 3D screenings at the Ottawa International Film Festival, October 15-18
9 short 3D (stereoscopic) films are being screened this weekend at the Ottawa International Animation Festival that will give viewers a glimpse at what we’ve been up to in our...
Ever wonder what it’s like to be 105 years old?
Daniel Léger, a young filmmaker who took part in the Tremplin competition, enjoys success with his short film, A Sunday at 105.
9 films at the Ottawa International Animation Festival
A rundown of the NFB's lineup at this year's Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Playing it Safe: High risk stories from high-risk youth
The NFB has launched the Playing it Safe website, a project that features short videos by youth with high-risk lifestyles.
7 NFB films at the Festival du nouveau cinema in Montreal, October 7-18
An overview of the 7 NFB films screening at the 2009 Festival du nouveau cinema in Montreal, October 7-18.
Get Animated! online programming
Brand new online: Our Get Animated! playlist, featuring 15 animated shorts including 10 new online releases.
Tiger Spirit still going strong
Min Sook Lee's Tiger Spirit enjoys a second life as it makes another round on the festival circuit.
Propaganda Cinema at the NFB – The World in Action
The story behind the World in Action theatrical series of propaganda films