The Animation Studio Production Blog!
Check out the sparklingly new NFB Animation Studio production blog!
Canada: Cuadro a Caudro, the first Spanish-language book devoted entirely to NFB animation
Did you know that the NFB's animation productions had a huge influence on artists and filmmakers in Argentina? A new book aims to explore this relationship. Find out more!
Behind the scenes with Oscar®-nominated animator and filmmaker Gerald Potterton
Get some juicy behind-the-scenes info straight from Oscar®-nominated animator and filmmaker Gerald Potteron about his illustrious career—and watch a few films, too. Potterton worked with Buster Keaton, Ivan Reitman, Colin Low, and even on The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" in his decades-long career.
Free stream of The Wind at My Door, Oct. 10-12; plus 4 related mental health films
Check out a brand new feature doc on bipolar disorder, The Wind at My Door, streaming free on NFB.ca, Oct. 10-12. Plus, 4 more riveting docs on mental health issues—from schizophrenia to bipolar disorder—accompany this film. Get informed and inspired!
From slapstick to science and beyond: explore 5 cinematic biographies
From Bret "the Hitman" Hart to Dr. Frederick Banting and Buster Keaton, the world's most fascinating folks come alive in 5 cinematic biographies—watch now and get to know these riveting figures, both professionally and very, very personally.
Free streaming of The Dance of Words: Sept. 26-28 to mark International Week of the Deaf
Free streaming: Sept. 26-28, 2014! Get to know a group of young artists who are bringing a creative approach to expressing the solidarity and strength at the heart of Quebec's deaf community.
The State of the Art, Part II: Documentary Aesthetics
Discover the latest in documentary's forms, trends, and visual languages, straight from industry insiders at the 2014 TIFF Doc Conference.
Watch 5 autumn films and celebrate the harvest season in style
Welcome the burnt-orange autumn with our coziest and warmest fall harvest films. From horse-pulling contests to quilting and harvesting late summer fruits, these films celebrate the season in style.
An insider’s look at the NFB interactive studio in Montreal
Each month, the NFB interactive studio in Montreal takes you backstage with a blog post on a hot topic in interactivity and digital media.
The State of the Art, Part I: Documentary Ethics
What's a doc's job? Get the latest on documentary practices from artists, critics, and industry insiders at the TIFF 2014 Doc Conference. In this post, we consider ethical documentary practices and a filmmaker's responsibility.
In the dish pit: a Q&A with Mark Hoffe, director of interactive web doc Bubble Dancers
Docs ain't what they used to be! Check out this informative interview with Mark Hoffe, the interactive web doc filmmaker behind "Bubble Dancers", a series of profiles about working in the dish pit. Fans of new media and creative producers alike will relish this behind-the-scenes look.
TIFF 2014: Michael Moore’s 13-Point Manifesto for Documentary Filmmaking
One of the world's most successful theatrical doc filmmakers shares his emphatic, controversial, and hilarious tips for making documentaries work. All creators in the documentary industry need to see this!