A Motorcycle Saved My Life: What I Learned on My Grief Journey Across the Rockies
Seems like an oxymoron, but while I was drowning in the deep end of sorrow, I discovered the absolute safest place for me was riding a motorcycle.
Roll On Down the Highway: The NFB and Road Movies | Curator’s Perspective
When we see or hear the term “road movie,” we tend to think of fiction features. In films of this genre, as the name implies, one or more characters hit the road.
Meet the fourth crop of Jeunes Pousses at the NFB!
The National Film Board of Canada is proud to announce the fourth edition of Jeunes Pousses. We’re once again welcoming a group of interns into our Montréal Interactive Studio—to let them hack us!
NFB Animation by Filmmakers of Asian Descent: A Brief History | Curator’s Perspective
This edition of Curator’s Perspective is highlighting some of the work done by Asian-Canadian filmmakers or filmmakers of Asian descent at the National Film Board.
The NFB Collection: 84 Years of History, 109 Years of Cinema | Curator’s Perspective
This instalment of Curator’s Perspective is devoted to celebrating the launch of a new website for the NFB collection.
Why?: Courageous conversations on sexual violence against teens
“If there’s one film I have to make, it’s this one.” This message to NFB producer Denis McCready is what initially got Why?—a film on sexual violence and teens—off the ground.
Women at the NFB: Firsts, Nominees and Oscar Winners | Curator’s Perspective
This instalment of Curator’s Perspective is devoted to the landmark films that have been directed by women at the NFB over the decades.
Wintopia: A Touching Story of Grief, Love and Hope
When my dad found out he was sick, the first thing he said was that he wanted to make one final film. A tribute to his life’s work. On and off for 15 years, he had travelled around the world by himself shooting a film about Utopia.
Black Cinema at the NFB: Before and After 1983 | Curator’s Perspective
This instalment of Curator’s Perspective offers a brief look at the history of Black cinema at the National Film Board.
Four Indigenous Filmmakers Share Their Knowledge This Season
What is the definition of “sharing”? When the National Film Board of Canada asked me to write a blog post about their Season of Sharing offer, I wasn’t too sure where to start.
The Arctic Winter Games: Promoting Olympic and Indigenous Sports for More Than 50 Years
This instalment of Curator’s Perspective invites Canadians to discover the first four editions (1970 to 1976) of the biennial Arctic Winter Games
A Brief History of Our Environment-themed Films | Curator’s Perspective
Over the past three or four years, climate changes have been a core concern of NFB filmmakers, who have produced several films on the subject. But have such concerns always existed in NFB films?