NFB’s Hothouse 12: Animation Apprenticeship, The Indigenous Way
The NFB is about to launch the 12th edition of Hothouse, the celebrated apprenticeship program for emerging animation filmmakers. This year’s focus is on Indigenous creators
#MyNFB : Finding Images of Home on Screen
What does it mean to be Canadian? I’ve often struggled with this question. Growing up in the 1990s, I began to doubt whether I would ever be part of the “Canadian identity”.
The 10 Most-Viewed NFB Films of 2018
As we wrap up the year, we thought it would be fun to look at the Top 10 most-watched films 2018. It’s a great mix, and is sure to make for some great viewing during the holidays.
#MyNFB : A Lyrical Ode to Evelyn Lambart’s Mr. Frog Went A-Courting
Inspired by Evelyn Lambart’s Mr. Frog Went A-Courting, David Van Poppel, a passionate NFB fan, went as far as writing a song.
Celebrate Boxing Day with 25% Off Select NFB Docs!
This Boxing Day, enjoy 25% off the digital download of our most popular docs from the past year! Sale ends DECEMBER 28th at 11:59pm EST!
NFB Staff Picks 2018
Every year, our team partakes in a little activity that we’ve all become really fond of: our end-of-year staff picks.
#MyNFB : REW-FFWD, a glimpse of Denis Villeneuve’s early work
Released in 1994, Villeneuve’s short immediately jumped out at me from the titles in the NFB’s collection, as it offers a glimpse of the successful director’s early work.
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.
#MyNFB: Remembering the Oka Crisis with Rocks at Whiskey Trench
I first came across Rocks at Whiskey Trench as supplemental course material during my undergrad. Initially, I was interested in the film because it spotlighted an element of the Oka Crisis of 1990
This Week on NFB.ca: Watch 4 Inspiring Films about Living with Disability
This week on NFB.ca we looked at four films that explore different stories of inspiring individuals living with disabilities. Watch them now.
#MyNFB : Brought Together by the Beastly Blackfly
My father was born in Ontario, the province that doesn’t have traditional seasons like summer, fall and winter, but rather measures time by which blood-sucking insect is currently out to get you.
This Week on NFB.ca: Spin-offs, Sequels, and Prequels – Oh, My!
Reboots, sequels, and prequels are all the rage when it comes to entertainment these days, and the NFB boasts its fair share. Watch 5 of them today.